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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,368.45, 570,659.31 and 152,823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,368.45, 570,659.31 and 152,823.85 is: 229,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,368.45 : 570,659.31 = 152,823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,368.45/570,659.31 = 152,823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,368.45x = 570,659.31 × 152,823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,368.45x = 87,210,352,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,210,352,792.54/380,368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,278.62

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