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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,430.08, 588,467.20 and 111,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,430.08, 588,467.20 and 111,882.24 is: 167,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,430.08 : 588,467.20 = 111,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,430.08/588,467.20 = 111,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,430.08x = 588,467.20 × 111,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,430.08x = 65,839,028,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,839,028,502.53/392,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,772.63

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