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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,980.17, 584,991.18 and 109,519.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,980.17, 584,991.18 and 109,519.29 is: 164,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,980.17 : 584,991.18 = 109,519.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,980.17/584,991.18 = 109,519.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,980.17x = 584,991.18 × 109,519.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,980.17x = 64,067,818,689.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,067,818,689.86/389,980.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,284.81

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