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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,990.70, 584,986.05 and 222,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,990.70, 584,986.05 and 222,029.10 is: 333,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,990.70 : 584,986.05 = 222,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,990.70/584,986.05 = 222,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,990.70x = 584,986.05 × 222,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,990.70x = 129,883,926,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,883,926,194.06/389,990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,043.65

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