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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,960.32, 569,998.80 and 130,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,960.32, 569,998.80 and 130,584 is: 195,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,960.32 : 569,998.80 = 130,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,960.32/569,998.80 = 130,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,960.32x = 569,998.80 × 130,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,960.32x = 74,432,723,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432,723,299.20/379,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,896.04

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