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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,125.46, 582,003.81 and 135,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,125.46, 582,003.81 and 135,375.24 is: 202,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,125.46 : 582,003.81 = 135,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,125.46/582,003.81 = 135,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,125.46x = 582,003.81 × 135,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,125.46x = 78,788,905,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,788,905,459.66/388,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,998.55

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