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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,220.80, 588,043.20 and 155,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,220.80, 588,043.20 and 155,446.40 is: 233,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,220.80 : 588,043.20 = 155,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,220.80/588,043.20 = 155,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,220.80x = 588,043.20 × 155,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,220.80x = 91,409,198,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,409,198,484.48/392,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,055.46

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