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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,392.60, 583,901.10 and 330,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,392.60, 583,901.10 and 330,655.80 is: 497,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,392.60 : 583,901.10 = 330,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,392.60/583,901.10 = 330,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,392.60x = 583,901.10 × 330,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,392.60x = 193,070,285,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,070,285,341.38/388,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,100.83

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