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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,293.44, 507,399.80 and 88,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,293.44, 507,399.80 and 88,994.88 is: 133,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,293.44 : 507,399.80 = 88,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,293.44/507,399.80 = 88,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,293.44x = 507,399.80 × 88,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,293.44x = 45,155,984,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,984,313.02/338,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,481.70

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