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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,624.30, 584,436.45 and 346,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,624.30, 584,436.45 and 346,321.70 is: 519,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,624.30 : 584,436.45 = 346,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,624.30/584,436.45 = 346,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,624.30x = 584,436.45 × 346,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,624.30x = 202,403,024,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,403,024,905.97/389,624.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,482.55

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