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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,081.43, 568,986.32 and 229,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,081.43, 568,986.32 and 229,867.34 is: 344,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,081.43 : 568,986.32 = 229,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,081.43/568,986.32 = 229,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,081.43x = 568,986.32 × 229,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,081.43x = 130,791,369,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,791,369,604.53/380,081.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,114.07

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