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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,907.20, 583,360.80 and 365,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,907.20, 583,360.80 and 365,287.60 is: 547,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,907.20 : 583,360.80 = 365,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,907.20/583,360.80 = 365,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,907.20x = 583,360.80 × 365,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,907.20x = 213,094,466,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,094,466,566.08/388,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,931.40

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