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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,575.80, 584,363.70 and 366,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,575.80, 584,363.70 and 366,247.80 is: 549,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,575.80 : 584,363.70 = 366,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,575.80/584,363.70 = 366,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,575.80x = 584,363.70 × 366,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,575.80x = 214,021,919,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,021,919,524.86/389,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,371.70

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