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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,273.10, 507,439.62 and 88,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,273.10, 507,439.62 and 88,955.10 is: 133,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,273.10 : 507,439.62 = 88,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,273.10/507,439.62 = 88,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,273.10x = 507,439.62 × 88,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,273.10x = 45,139,342,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,139,342,141.06/338,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,440.53

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