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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,275.20, 587,246.40 and 369,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,275.20, 587,246.40 and 369,206.40 is: 552,711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,275.20 : 587,246.40 = 369,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,275.20/587,246.40 = 369,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,275.20x = 587,246.40 × 369,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,275.20x = 216,815,129,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,815,129,256.96/392,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,711.79

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