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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,324.02, 588,573.24 and 143,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,324.02, 588,573.24 and 143,006.02 is: 214,540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,324.02 : 588,573.24 = 143,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,324.02/588,573.24 = 143,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,324.02x = 588,573.24 × 143,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,324.02x = 84,169,516,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169,516,530.90/392,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,540.82

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