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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,310.64, 552,324.96 and 239,094.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,310.64, 552,324.96 and 239,094.72 is: 329,888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,310.64 : 552,324.96 = 239,094.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,310.64/552,324.96 = 239,094.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,310.64x = 552,324.96 × 239,094.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,310.64x = 132,057,981,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,057,981,660.21/400,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,888.76

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