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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,336.76, 584,005.68 and 108,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,336.76, 584,005.68 and 108,853.74 is: 163,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,336.76 : 584,005.68 = 108,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,336.76/584,005.68 = 108,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,336.76x = 584,005.68 × 108,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,336.76x = 63,571,202,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,571,202,449.24/389,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,280.76

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