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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,978.62, 136,494.32 and 37,660.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,978.62, 136,494.32 and 37,660.77 is: 56,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,978.62 : 136,494.32 = 37,660.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,978.62/136,494.32 = 37,660.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,978.62x = 136,494.32 × 37,660.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,978.62x = 5,140,481,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,481,003.52/90,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,502.08

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