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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,644.20, 584,524.70 and 165,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,644.20, 584,524.70 and 165,004.20 is: 247,531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,644.20 : 584,524.70 = 165,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,644.20/584,524.70 = 165,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,644.20x = 584,524.70 × 165,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,644.20x = 96,449,030,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,449,030,503.74/389,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,531.03

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