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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,498.69, 546,413.99 and 389,211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,498.69, 546,413.99 and 389,211.93 is: 536,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,498.69 : 546,413.99 = 389,211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,498.69/546,413.99 = 389,211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,498.69x = 546,413.99 × 389,211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,498.69x = 212,670,841,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,670,841,680.84/396,498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,372.12

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