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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,048.80, 569,716.80 and 143,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,048.80, 569,716.80 and 143,550.40 is: 215,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,048.80 : 569,716.80 = 143,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,048.80/569,716.80 = 143,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,048.80x = 569,716.80 × 143,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,048.80x = 81,783,074,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,783,074,526.72/380,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,190.98

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