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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,964.60, 586,446.90 and 390,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,964.60, 586,446.90 and 390,964.60 is: 586,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,964.60 : 586,446.90 = 390,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,964.60/586,446.90 = 390,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,964.60x = 586,446.90 × 390,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,964.60x = 229,279,977,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,279,977,679.74/390,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,446.90

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