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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,744.80, 535,668.48 and 298,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,744.80, 535,668.48 and 298,096.08 is: 410,759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,744.80 : 535,668.48 = 298,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,744.80/535,668.48 = 298,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,744.80x = 535,668.48 × 298,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,744.80x = 159,680,674,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,680,674,067.56/388,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,759.64

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