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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,915.20, 623,872.80 and 389,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,915.20, 623,872.80 and 389,671.20 is: 584,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,915.20 : 623,872.80 = 389,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,915.20/623,872.80 = 389,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,915.20x = 623,872.80 × 389,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,915.20x = 243,105,262,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,105,262,623.36/415,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,506.80

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