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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,954.20, 583,431.30 and 365,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,954.20, 583,431.30 and 365,334.60 is: 548,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,954.20 : 583,431.30 = 365,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,954.20/583,431.30 = 365,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,954.20x = 583,431.30 × 365,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,954.20x = 213,147,640,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,147,640,612.98/388,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,001.90

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