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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,467.31, 590,387.69 and 203,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,467.31, 590,387.69 and 203,892.24 is: 305,935.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,467.31 : 590,387.69 = 203,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,467.31/590,387.69 = 203,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,467.31x = 590,387.69 × 203,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,467.31x = 120,375,468,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,375,468,582.53/393,467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,935.12

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