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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,977.60, 583,903.80 and 300,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,977.60, 583,903.80 and 300,622.80 is: 451,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,977.60 : 583,903.80 = 300,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,977.60/583,903.80 = 300,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,977.60x = 583,903.80 × 300,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,977.60x = 175,534,795,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,534,795,286.64/388,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,272.25

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