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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,991.12, 382,538.52 and 88,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,991.12, 382,538.52 and 88,792.08 is: 133,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,991.12 : 382,538.52 = 88,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,991.12/382,538.52 = 88,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,991.12x = 382,538.52 × 88,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,991.12x = 33,966,390,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966,390,870.92/254,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,206.17

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