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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,284.97, 955,386.06 and 390,478.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692,284.97, 955,386.06 and 390,478.97 is: 538,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692,284.97 : 955,386.06 = 390,478.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692,284.97/955,386.06 = 390,478.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692,284.97x = 955,386.06 × 390,478.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692,284.97x = 373,058,167,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,058,167,049.62/692,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,879.48

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