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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,465.70, 135,698.55 and 37,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,465.70, 135,698.55 and 37,869.70 is: 56,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,465.70 : 135,698.55 = 37,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,465.70/135,698.55 = 37,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,465.70x = 135,698.55 × 37,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,465.70x = 5,138,863,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138,863,378.94/90,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,804.55

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