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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,913.13, 590,869.69 and 98,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,913.13, 590,869.69 and 98,425.13 is: 147,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,913.13 : 590,869.69 = 98,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,913.13/590,869.69 = 98,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,913.13x = 590,869.69 × 98,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,913.13x = 58,156,422,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,156,422,850.90/393,913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,637.69

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