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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,442.80, 588,664.20 and 363,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,442.80, 588,664.20 and 363,574.40 is: 545,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,442.80 : 588,664.20 = 363,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,442.80/588,664.20 = 363,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,442.80x = 588,664.20 × 363,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,442.80x = 214,023,233,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,023,233,316.48/392,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,361.60

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