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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,062.80, 569,737.80 and 143,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,062.80, 569,737.80 and 143,564.40 is: 215,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,062.80 : 569,737.80 = 143,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,062.80/569,737.80 = 143,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,062.80x = 569,737.80 × 143,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,062.80x = 81,794,065,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,794,065,414.32/380,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,211.97

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