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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,415.09, 381,797.60 and 88,203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,415.09, 381,797.60 and 88,203.09 is: 132,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,415.09 : 381,797.60 = 88,203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,415.09/381,797.60 = 88,203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,415.09x = 381,797.60 × 88,203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,415.09x = 33,675,729,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675,729,561.45/254,415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,365.30

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