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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,999.20, 587,373.60 and 375,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,999.20, 587,373.60 and 375,058.40 is: 563,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,999.20 : 587,373.60 = 375,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,999.20/587,373.60 = 375,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,999.20x = 587,373.60 × 375,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,999.20x = 220,299,402,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,299,402,618.24/390,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,426.73

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