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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,824.62, 388,330.34 and 90,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,824.62, 388,330.34 and 90,369.76 is: 135,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,824.62 : 388,330.34 = 90,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,824.62/388,330.34 = 90,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,824.62x = 388,330.34 × 90,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,824.62x = 35,093,319,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093,319,626.52/258,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,587.25

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