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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,669.20, 590,503.80 and 387,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,669.20, 590,503.80 and 387,108.20 is: 580,662.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,669.20 : 590,503.80 = 387,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,669.20/590,503.80 = 387,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,669.20x = 590,503.80 × 387,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,669.20x = 228,588,863,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,588,863,111.16/393,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,662.30

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