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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,816.24, 580,226.92 and 106,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,816.24, 580,226.92 and 106,363.12 is: 159,545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,816.24 : 580,226.92 = 106,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,816.24/580,226.92 = 106,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,816.24x = 580,226.92 × 106,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,816.24x = 61,714,745,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,714,745,519.19/386,816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,545.38

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