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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,478.08, 135,803.52 and 55,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,478.08, 135,803.52 and 55,486.08 is: 83,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,478.08 : 135,803.52 = 55,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,478.08/135,803.52 = 55,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,478.08x = 135,803.52 × 55,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,478.08x = 7,535,204,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,204,975.00/90,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,282.11

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