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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,168, 585,253.44 and 94,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,168, 585,253.44 and 94,680 is: 142,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,168 : 585,253.44 = 94,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,168/585,253.44 = 94,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,168x = 585,253.44 × 94,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,168x = 55,411,795,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,411,795,699.20/390,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,020.35

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