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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,393.59, 576,797.24 and 159,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,393.59, 576,797.24 and 159,908.97 is: 239,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,393.59 : 576,797.24 = 159,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,393.59/576,797.24 = 159,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,393.59x = 576,797.24 × 159,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,393.59x = 92,235,052,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,235,052,547.24/384,393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,949.51

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