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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,082.62, 569,523.76 and 308,657.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,082.62, 569,523.76 and 308,657.67 is: 462,499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,082.62 : 569,523.76 = 308,657.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,082.62/569,523.76 = 308,657.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,082.62x = 569,523.76 × 308,657.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,082.62x = 175,787,879,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,787,879,545.74/380,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,499.13

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