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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,939.20, 586,408.80 and 367,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,939.20, 586,408.80 and 367,319.60 is: 550,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,939.20 : 586,408.80 = 367,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,939.20/586,408.80 = 367,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,939.20x = 586,408.80 × 367,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,939.20x = 215,399,445,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,399,445,852.48/390,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,979.40

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