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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,588.25, 381,882.39 and 88,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,588.25, 381,882.39 and 88,376.25 is: 132,564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,588.25 : 381,882.39 = 88,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,588.25/381,882.39 = 88,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,588.25x = 381,882.39 × 88,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,588.25x = 33,749,333,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,333,569.24/254,588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,564.38

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