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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,061.62, 382,644.27 and 88,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,061.62, 382,644.27 and 88,966.26 is: 133,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,061.62 : 382,644.27 = 88,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,061.62/382,644.27 = 88,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,061.62x = 382,644.27 × 88,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,061.62x = 34,042,429,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,042,429,612.33/255,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,467.47

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