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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,042.80, 569,707.80 and 143,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,042.80, 569,707.80 and 143,544.40 is: 215,181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,042.80 : 569,707.80 = 143,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,042.80/569,707.80 = 143,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,042.80x = 569,707.80 × 143,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,042.80x = 81,778,364,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,778,364,326.32/380,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,181.99

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