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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,809.31, 584,713.98 and 94,321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,809.31, 584,713.98 and 94,321.31 is: 141,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,809.31 : 584,713.98 = 94,321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,809.31/584,713.98 = 94,321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,809.31x = 584,713.98 × 94,321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,809.31x = 55,150,988,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150,988,568.91/389,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,481.97

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