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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,329.52, 383,169.24 and 89,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,329.52, 383,169.24 and 89,117.52 is: 133,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,329.52 : 383,169.24 = 89,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,329.52/383,169.24 = 89,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,329.52x = 383,169.24 × 89,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,329.52x = 34,147,092,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147,092,409.08/255,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,737.35

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