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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,775.55, 585,155.40 and 210,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,775.55, 585,155.40 and 210,004.15 is: 315,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,775.55 : 585,155.40 = 210,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,775.55/585,155.40 = 210,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,775.55x = 585,155.40 × 210,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,775.55x = 122,885,062,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,885,062,394.91/389,775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,271.35

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