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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,369.80, 836,054.70 and 389,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,369.80, 836,054.70 and 389,408.20 is: 584,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,369.80 : 836,054.70 = 389,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,369.80/836,054.70 = 389,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,369.80x = 836,054.70 × 389,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,369.80x = 325,566,555,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,566,555,828.54/557,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,112.30

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