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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,952.64, 584,928.96 and 140,634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,952.64, 584,928.96 and 140,634.64 is: 210,951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,952.64 : 584,928.96 = 140,634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,952.64/584,928.96 = 140,634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,952.64x = 584,928.96 × 140,634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,952.64x = 82,261,273,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,261,273,715.17/389,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,951.96

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