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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,364.70, 583,125.45 and 264,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,364.70, 583,125.45 and 264,027.10 is: 395,415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,364.70 : 583,125.45 = 264,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,364.70/583,125.45 = 264,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,364.70x = 583,125.45 × 264,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,364.70x = 153,960,921,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,960,921,499.70/389,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,415.72

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