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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,464.40, 584,196.60 and 140,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,464.40, 584,196.60 and 140,056.40 is: 210,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,464.40 : 584,196.60 = 140,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,464.40/584,196.60 = 140,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,464.40x = 584,196.60 × 140,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,464.40x = 81,820,472,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,820,472,688.24/389,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,084.60

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