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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,966.40, 382,449.60 and 88,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,966.40, 382,449.60 and 88,754.40 is: 133,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,966.40 : 382,449.60 = 88,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,966.40/382,449.60 = 88,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,966.40x = 382,449.60 × 88,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,966.40x = 33,944,084,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944,084,778.24/254,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,131.60

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