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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,425.80, 583,154.55 and 310,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,425.80, 583,154.55 and 310,693.80 is: 465,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,425.80 : 583,154.55 = 310,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,425.80/583,154.55 = 310,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,425.80x = 583,154.55 × 310,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,425.80x = 181,182,503,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,182,503,126.79/389,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,255.52

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