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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,525.82, 569,382.12 and 267,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,525.82, 569,382.12 and 267,424.88 is: 401,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,525.82 : 569,382.12 = 267,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,525.82/569,382.12 = 267,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,525.82x = 569,382.12 × 267,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,525.82x = 152,266,942,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,266,942,268.24/379,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,203.12

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