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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,322.72, 383,159.04 and 89,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,322.72, 383,159.04 and 89,110.72 is: 133,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,322.72 : 383,159.04 = 89,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,322.72/383,159.04 = 89,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,322.72x = 383,159.04 × 89,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,322.72x = 34,143,577,928.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143,577,928.91/255,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,727.14

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