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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,066.32, 570,264.88 and 238,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,066.32, 570,264.88 and 238,236.64 is: 357,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,066.32 : 570,264.88 = 238,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,066.32/570,264.88 = 238,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,066.32x = 570,264.88 × 238,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,066.32x = 135,857,988,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,857,988,921.20/380,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,458.64

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