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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,439.13, 381,833.67 and 88,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,439.13, 381,833.67 and 88,227.13 is: 132,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,439.13 : 381,833.67 = 88,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,439.13/381,833.67 = 88,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,439.13x = 381,833.67 × 88,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,439.13x = 33,688,088,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688,088,841.47/254,439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,401.37

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