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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,989.37, 585,019.76 and 109,504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,989.37, 585,019.76 and 109,504.73 is: 164,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,989.37 : 585,019.76 = 109,504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,989.37/585,019.76 = 109,504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,989.37x = 585,019.76 × 109,504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,989.37x = 64,062,430,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,062,430,315.94/389,989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,267.12

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