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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,361.22, 524,898.68 and 237,121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,361.22, 524,898.68 and 237,121.83 is: 327,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,361.22 : 524,898.68 = 237,121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,361.22/524,898.68 = 237,121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,361.22x = 524,898.68 × 237,121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,361.22x = 124,464,935,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,464,935,714.39/380,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,228.25

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