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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,825.80, 583,238.70 and 310,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,825.80, 583,238.70 and 310,093.80 is: 465,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,825.80 : 583,238.70 = 310,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,825.80/583,238.70 = 310,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,825.80x = 583,238.70 × 310,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,825.80x = 180,858,704,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,858,704,790.06/388,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,140.70

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