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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,969.40, 382,454.10 and 88,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,969.40, 382,454.10 and 88,757.40 is: 133,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,969.40 : 382,454.10 = 88,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,969.40/382,454.10 = 88,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,969.40x = 382,454.10 × 88,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,969.40x = 33,945,631,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,945,631,535.34/254,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,136.10

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