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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,079.40, 569,984.70 and 130,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,079.40, 569,984.70 and 130,703.40 is: 196,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,079.40 : 569,984.70 = 130,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,079.40/569,984.70 = 130,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,079.40x = 569,984.70 × 130,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,079.40x = 74,498,938,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498,938,237.98/380,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,008.88

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