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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,222.72, 588,528.48 and 155,560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,222.72, 588,528.48 and 155,560.16 is: 233,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,222.72 : 588,528.48 = 155,560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,222.72/588,528.48 = 155,560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,222.72x = 588,528.48 × 155,560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,222.72x = 91,551,584,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,551,584,513.36/392,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,417.34

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