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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,562.30, 588,843.45 and 97,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,562.30, 588,843.45 and 97,074.30 is: 145,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,562.30 : 588,843.45 = 97,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,562.30/588,843.45 = 97,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,562.30x = 588,843.45 × 97,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,562.30x = 57,161,565,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161,565,718.34/392,562.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,611.45

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