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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,510.84, 588,766.86 and 112,028.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,510.84, 588,766.86 and 112,028.09 is: 168,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,510.84 : 588,766.86 = 112,028.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,510.84/588,766.86 = 112,028.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,510.84x = 588,766.86 × 112,028.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,510.84x = 65,958,423,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,958,423,837.26/392,510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,042.30

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