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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,794.16, 584,691.18 and 146,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,794.16, 584,691.18 and 146,680.94 is: 220,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,794.16 : 584,691.18 = 146,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,794.16/584,691.18 = 146,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,794.16x = 584,691.18 × 146,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,794.16x = 85,763,051,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,763,051,892.11/389,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,021.39

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