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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,970.72, 382,630.32 and 88,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,970.72, 382,630.32 and 88,758.72 is: 133,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,970.72 : 382,630.32 = 88,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,970.72/382,630.32 = 88,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,970.72x = 382,630.32 × 88,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,970.72x = 33,961,777,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,777,436.39/254,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,198.74

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