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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,730.80, 583,429.80 and 347,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,730.80, 583,429.80 and 347,740.40 is: 520,569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,730.80 : 583,429.80 = 347,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,730.80/583,429.80 = 347,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,730.80x = 583,429.80 × 347,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,730.80x = 202,882,112,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,882,112,023.92/389,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,569.87

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