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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,253.44, 507,339.84 and 88,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,253.44, 507,339.84 and 88,954.88 is: 133,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,253.44 : 507,339.84 = 88,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,253.44/507,339.84 = 88,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,253.44x = 507,339.84 × 88,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,253.44x = 45,130,354,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130,354,586.42/338,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,421.72

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