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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,863.60, 584,795.40 and 94,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,863.60, 584,795.40 and 94,375.60 is: 141,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,863.60 : 584,795.40 = 94,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,863.60/584,795.40 = 94,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,863.60x = 584,795.40 × 94,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,863.60x = 55,190,416,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190,416,752.24/389,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,563.40

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