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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,441.80, 588,662.70 and 202,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,441.80, 588,662.70 and 202,901.80 is: 304,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,441.80 : 588,662.70 = 202,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,441.80/588,662.70 = 202,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,441.80x = 588,662.70 × 202,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,441.80x = 119,440,721,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,440,721,422.86/392,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,352.70

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