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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,457.92, 140,329.20 and 90,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,457.92, 140,329.20 and 90,429 is: 135,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,457.92 : 140,329.20 = 90,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,457.92/140,329.20 = 90,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,457.92x = 140,329.20 × 90,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,457.92x = 12,689,829,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689,829,226.80/93,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,781.21

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