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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,954.24, 589,430.59 and 108,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,954.24, 589,430.59 and 108,644.06 is: 162,965.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,954.24 : 589,430.59 = 108,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,954.24/589,430.59 = 108,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,954.24x = 589,430.59 × 108,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,954.24x = 64,038,133,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038,133,587.76/392,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,965.88

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