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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,005.90, 382,508.85 and 88,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,005.90, 382,508.85 and 88,793.90 is: 133,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,005.90 : 382,508.85 = 88,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,005.90/382,508.85 = 88,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,005.90x = 382,508.85 × 88,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,005.90x = 33,964,452,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,964,452,576.02/255,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,190.85

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