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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,674.80, 584,512.20 and 319,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,674.80, 584,512.20 and 319,633.20 is: 479,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,674.80 : 584,512.20 = 319,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,674.80/584,512.20 = 319,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,674.80x = 584,512.20 × 319,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,674.80x = 186,829,504,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,829,504,925.04/389,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,449.80

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