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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,903.20, 623,854.80 and 389,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,903.20, 623,854.80 and 389,659.20 is: 584,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,903.20 : 623,854.80 = 389,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,903.20/623,854.80 = 389,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,903.20x = 623,854.80 × 389,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,903.20x = 243,090,762,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,090,762,284.16/415,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,488.80

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