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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,278.54, 570,729.66 and 155,641.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,278.54, 570,729.66 and 155,641.15 is: 233,589.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,278.54 : 570,729.66 = 155,641.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,278.54/570,729.66 = 155,641.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,278.54x = 570,729.66 × 155,641.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,278.54x = 88,829,020,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,829,020,621.51/380,278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,589.36

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