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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,349.80, 588,524.70 and 313,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,349.80, 588,524.70 and 313,617.80 is: 470,426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,349.80 : 588,524.70 = 313,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,349.80/588,524.70 = 313,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,349.80x = 588,524.70 × 313,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,349.80x = 184,571,821,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,571,821,659.66/392,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,426.70

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