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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,629.55, 584,462.55 and 123,410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,629.55, 584,462.55 and 123,410.90 is: 185,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,629.55 : 584,462.55 = 123,410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,629.55/584,462.55 = 123,410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,629.55x = 584,462.55 × 123,410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,629.55x = 72,129,049,311.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,129,049,311.80/389,629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,122.12

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