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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,575.60, 582,814.44 and 108,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,575.60, 582,814.44 and 108,114.48 is: 162,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,575.60 : 582,814.44 = 108,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,575.60/582,814.44 = 108,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,575.60x = 582,814.44 × 108,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,575.60x = 63,010,680,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,010,680,117.09/388,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,158.10

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