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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,823.08, 585,590.67 and 358,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,823.08, 585,590.67 and 358,139.58 is: 536,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,823.08 : 585,590.67 = 358,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,823.08/585,590.67 = 358,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,823.08x = 585,590.67 × 358,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,823.08x = 209,723,196,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,723,196,605.72/390,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,619.27

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