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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,362.24, 584,048.04 and 152,816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,362.24, 584,048.04 and 152,816.32 is: 229,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,362.24 : 584,048.04 = 152,816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,362.24/584,048.04 = 152,816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,362.24x = 584,048.04 × 152,816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,362.24x = 89,252,072,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,252,072,176.01/389,362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,226.32

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