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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,342.08, 570,802.35 and 140,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,342.08, 570,802.35 and 140,682.73 is: 211,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,342.08 : 570,802.35 = 140,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,342.08/570,802.35 = 140,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,342.08x = 570,802.35 × 140,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,342.08x = 80,302,032,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,302,032,888.42/380,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,131.08

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