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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,077.30, 583,615.95 and 310,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,077.30, 583,615.95 and 310,345.30 is: 465,517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,077.30 : 583,615.95 = 310,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,077.30/583,615.95 = 310,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,077.30x = 583,615.95 × 310,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,077.30x = 181,122,467,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,122,467,087.54/389,077.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,517.95

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