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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,332.08, 594,608.34 and 159,619.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,332.08, 594,608.34 and 159,619.36 is: 239,473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,332.08 : 594,608.34 = 159,619.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,332.08/594,608.34 = 159,619.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,332.08x = 594,608.34 × 159,619.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,332.08x = 94,911,002,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,911,002,681.46/396,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,473.43

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