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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,454.80, 588,725.40 and 143,190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,454.80, 588,725.40 and 143,190.80 is: 214,801.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,454.80 : 588,725.40 = 143,190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,454.80/588,725.40 = 143,190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,454.80x = 588,725.40 × 143,190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,454.80x = 84,300,061,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,300,061,006.32/392,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,801.96

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