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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,320.02, 588,567.24 and 143,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,320.02, 588,567.24 and 143,002.02 is: 214,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,320.02 : 588,567.24 = 143,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,320.02/588,567.24 = 143,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,320.02x = 588,567.24 × 143,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,320.02x = 84,166,304,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,166,304,225.82/392,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,534.82

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