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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,451.55, 568,157.34 and 289,063.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,451.55, 568,157.34 and 289,063.65 is: 432,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,451.55 : 568,157.34 = 289,063.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,451.55/568,157.34 = 289,063.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,451.55x = 568,157.34 × 289,063.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,451.55x = 164,233,634,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,233,634,474.69/379,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,818.46

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