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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,999.20, 583,498.80 and 365,379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,999.20, 583,498.80 and 365,379.60 is: 548,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,999.20 : 583,498.80 = 365,379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,999.20/583,498.80 = 365,379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,999.20x = 583,498.80 × 365,379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,999.20x = 213,198,558,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,198,558,144.48/388,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,069.40

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