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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,333.67, 585,502.34 and 120,458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,333.67, 585,502.34 and 120,458.49 is: 180,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,333.67 : 585,502.34 = 120,458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,333.67/585,502.34 = 120,458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,333.67x = 585,502.34 × 120,458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,333.67x = 70,528,727,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,528,727,767.87/390,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,688.30

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