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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,625.80, 584,438.70 and 366,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,625.80, 584,438.70 and 366,297.80 is: 549,446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,625.80 : 584,438.70 = 366,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,625.80/584,438.70 = 366,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,625.80x = 584,438.70 × 366,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,625.80x = 214,078,610,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,078,610,044.86/389,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,446.70

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