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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,122.63, 588,797.91 and 275,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,122.63, 588,797.91 and 275,319.88 is: 412,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,122.63 : 588,797.91 = 275,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,122.63/588,797.91 = 275,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,122.63x = 588,797.91 × 275,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,122.63x = 162,107,768,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,107,768,453.46/393,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,359.29

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