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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,589.30, 584,383.95 and 223,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,589.30, 584,383.95 and 223,394.10 is: 335,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,589.30 : 584,383.95 = 223,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,589.30/584,383.95 = 223,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,589.30x = 584,383.95 × 223,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,589.30x = 130,547,926,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,547,926,564.70/389,589.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,091.15

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