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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,235.67, 585,416.63 and 120,300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,235.67, 585,416.63 and 120,300.66 is: 180,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,235.67 : 585,416.63 = 120,300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,235.67/585,416.63 = 120,300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,235.67x = 585,416.63 × 120,300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,235.67x = 70,426,006,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,426,006,362.47/390,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,470.45

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