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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,211.61, 588,239.95 and 107,828.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,211.61, 588,239.95 and 107,828.82 is: 161,721.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,211.61 : 588,239.95 = 107,828.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,211.61/588,239.95 = 107,828.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,211.61x = 588,239.95 × 107,828.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,211.61x = 63,429,219,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,429,219,997.05/392,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,721.94

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