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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,872.46, 136,317.57 and 34,759.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,872.46, 136,317.57 and 34,759.71 is: 52,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,872.46 : 136,317.57 = 34,759.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,872.46/136,317.57 = 34,759.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,872.46x = 136,317.57 × 34,759.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,872.46x = 4,738,359,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,359,201.10/90,872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,142.96

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