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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,222, 382,836.24 and 89,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,222, 382,836.24 and 89,010 is: 133,516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,222 : 382,836.24 = 89,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,222/382,836.24 = 89,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,222x = 382,836.24 × 89,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,222x = 34,076,253,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,253,722.40/255,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,516.13

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