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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,232.12, 582,343.02 and 135,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,232.12, 582,343.02 and 135,512.12 is: 203,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,232.12 : 582,343.02 = 135,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,232.12/582,343.02 = 135,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,232.12x = 582,343.02 × 135,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,232.12x = 78,914,537,207.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,914,537,207.40/388,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,266.38

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