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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,446.80, 381,670.20 and 88,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,446.80, 381,670.20 and 88,234.80 is: 132,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,446.80 : 381,670.20 = 88,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,446.80/381,670.20 = 88,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,446.80x = 381,670.20 × 88,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,446.80x = 33,676,593,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,676,593,762.96/254,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,352.20

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