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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,999.55, 593,999.33 and 395,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,999.55, 593,999.33 and 395,999.55 is: 593,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,999.55 : 593,999.33 = 395,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,999.55/593,999.33 = 395,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,999.55x = 593,999.33 × 395,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,999.55x = 235,223,465,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,223,465,400.30/395,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,999.33

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