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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,002.80, 585,004.20 and 346,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,002.80, 585,004.20 and 346,457.20 is: 519,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,002.80 : 585,004.20 = 346,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,002.80/585,004.20 = 346,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,002.80x = 585,004.20 × 346,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,002.80x = 202,678,917,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,678,917,120.24/390,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,685.80

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