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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,867.48, 133,354.96 and 38,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,867.48, 133,354.96 and 38,950.44 is: 58,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,867.48 : 133,354.96 = 38,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,867.48/133,354.96 = 38,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,867.48x = 133,354.96 × 38,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,867.48x = 5,194,234,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,234,368.18/88,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,449.21

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