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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,977.26, 584,963.19 and 109,494.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,977.26, 584,963.19 and 109,494.78 is: 164,241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,977.26 : 584,963.19 = 109,494.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,977.26/584,963.19 = 109,494.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,977.26x = 584,963.19 × 109,494.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,977.26x = 64,050,415,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050,415,797.15/389,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,241.41

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