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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,212.80, 569,858.40 and 169,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,212.80, 569,858.40 and 169,627.20 is: 254,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,212.80 : 569,858.40 = 169,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,212.80/569,858.40 = 169,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,212.80x = 569,858.40 × 169,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,212.80x = 96,663,484,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663,484,788.48/380,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,235.22

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