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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,593.16, 383,560.38 and 89,381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,593.16, 383,560.38 and 89,381.16 is: 134,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,593.16 : 383,560.38 = 89,381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,593.16/383,560.38 = 89,381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,593.16x = 383,560.38 × 89,381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,593.16x = 34,283,071,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283,071,694.44/255,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,131.41

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