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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,323.02, 588,571.74 and 143,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,323.02, 588,571.74 and 143,005.02 is: 214,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,323.02 : 588,571.74 = 143,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,323.02/588,571.74 = 143,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,323.02x = 588,571.74 × 143,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,323.02x = 84,168,713,450.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,168,713,450.13/392,323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,539.32

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