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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,109.80, 588,747.90 and 303,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,109.80, 588,747.90 and 303,463.40 is: 455,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,109.80 : 588,747.90 = 303,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,109.80/588,747.90 = 303,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,109.80x = 588,747.90 × 303,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,109.80x = 178,663,439,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,663,439,476.86/392,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,646.45

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