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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,240.08, 383,035.32 and 89,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,240.08, 383,035.32 and 89,028.08 is: 133,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,240.08 : 383,035.32 = 89,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,240.08/383,035.32 = 89,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,240.08x = 383,035.32 × 89,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,240.08x = 34,100,899,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,899,111.79/255,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,603.23

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