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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,003.52, 583,505.28 and 122,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,003.52, 583,505.28 and 122,784.80 is: 184,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,003.52 : 583,505.28 = 122,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,003.52/583,505.28 = 122,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,003.52x = 583,505.28 × 122,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,003.52x = 71,645,579,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,645,579,103.74/389,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,177.20

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