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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,320.72, 383,156.04 and 89,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,320.72, 383,156.04 and 89,108.72 is: 133,724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,320.72 : 383,156.04 = 89,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,320.72/383,156.04 = 89,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,320.72x = 383,156.04 × 89,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,320.72x = 34,142,544,284.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142,544,284.67/255,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,724.14

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