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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,059.44, 507,050.76 and 88,760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,059.44, 507,050.76 and 88,760.88 is: 133,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,059.44 : 507,050.76 = 88,760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,059.44/507,050.76 = 88,760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,059.44x = 507,050.76 × 88,760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,059.44x = 45,006,271,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006,271,662.27/338,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,131.24

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