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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,260.44, 507,350.34 and 88,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,260.44, 507,350.34 and 88,961.88 is: 133,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,260.44 : 507,350.34 = 88,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,260.44/507,350.34 = 88,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,260.44x = 507,350.34 × 88,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,260.44x = 45,134,840,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134,840,065.04/338,260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,432.22

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