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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,003.80, 585,005.70 and 346,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,003.80, 585,005.70 and 346,458.20 is: 519,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,003.80 : 585,005.70 = 346,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,003.80/585,005.70 = 346,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,003.80x = 585,005.70 × 346,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,003.80x = 202,680,021,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,680,021,811.74/390,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,687.30

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