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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,108, 387,176.58 and 91,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,108, 387,176.58 and 91,896 is: 137,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,108 : 387,176.58 = 91,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,108/387,176.58 = 91,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,108x = 387,176.58 × 91,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,108x = 35,579,978,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,579,978,995.68/258,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,849.19

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