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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,420.31, 381,805.44 and 88,208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,420.31, 381,805.44 and 88,208.31 is: 132,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,420.31 : 381,805.44 = 88,208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,420.31/381,805.44 = 88,208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,420.31x = 381,805.44 × 88,208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,420.31x = 33,678,412,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,678,412,611.21/254,420.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,373.13

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