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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,447.80, 584,171.70 and 239,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,447.80, 584,171.70 and 239,200.90 is: 358,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,447.80 : 584,171.70 = 239,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,447.80/584,171.70 = 239,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,447.80x = 584,171.70 × 239,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,447.80x = 139,734,396,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,734,396,394.53/389,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,801.35

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