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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,388.62, 590,170.68 and 112,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,388.62, 590,170.68 and 112,884 is: 169,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,388.62 : 590,170.68 = 112,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,388.62/590,170.68 = 112,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,388.62x = 590,170.68 × 112,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,388.62x = 66,620,827,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,620,827,041.12/393,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,351.18

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