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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,163.49, 535,112.13 and 301,971.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,163.49, 535,112.13 and 301,971.07 is: 416,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,163.49 : 535,112.13 = 301,971.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,163.49/535,112.13 = 301,971.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,163.49x = 535,112.13 × 301,971.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,163.49x = 161,588,382,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,588,382,466.08/388,163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,289.49

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