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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,430.10, 584,145.15 and 202,806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,430.10, 584,145.15 and 202,806.10 is: 304,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,430.10 : 584,145.15 = 202,806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,430.10/584,145.15 = 202,806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,430.10x = 584,145.15 × 202,806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,430.10x = 118,468,199,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,468,199,705.42/389,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,209.15

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