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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,989.76, 586,535.40 and 110,513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,989.76, 586,535.40 and 110,513.76 is: 165,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,989.76 : 586,535.40 = 110,513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,989.76/586,535.40 = 110,513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,989.76x = 586,535.40 × 110,513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,989.76x = 64,820,232,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820,232,427.10/390,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,784.99

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