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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,675.80, 584,513.70 and 346,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,675.80, 584,513.70 and 346,130.20 is: 519,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,675.80 : 584,513.70 = 346,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,675.80/584,513.70 = 346,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,675.80x = 584,513.70 × 346,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,675.80x = 202,317,843,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,317,843,883.74/389,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,195.30

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