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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,228.38, 588,573.78 and 203,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,228.38, 588,573.78 and 203,427.36 is: 304,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,228.38 : 588,573.78 = 203,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,228.38/588,573.78 = 203,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,228.38x = 588,573.78 × 203,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,228.38x = 119,732,010,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,732,010,230.62/393,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,484.67

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