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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,293.04, 552,313.96 and 239,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,293.04, 552,313.96 and 239,116.54 is: 329,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,293.04 : 552,313.96 = 239,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,293.04/552,313.96 = 239,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,293.04x = 552,313.96 × 239,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,293.04x = 132,067,403,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067,403,108.90/400,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,926.80

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