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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,248.40, 570,156.63 and 155,345.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,248.40, 570,156.63 and 155,345.53 is: 232,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,248.40 : 570,156.63 = 155,345.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,248.40/570,156.63 = 155,345.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,248.40x = 570,156.63 × 155,345.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,248.40x = 88,571,281,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,571,281,019.58/380,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,930.06

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