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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,826.80, 583,240.20 and 310,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,826.80, 583,240.20 and 310,094.80 is: 465,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,826.80 : 583,240.20 = 310,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,826.80/583,240.20 = 310,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,826.80x = 583,240.20 × 310,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,826.80x = 180,859,753,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,859,753,170.96/388,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,142.20

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