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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,447.72, 570,881.62 and 212,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,447.72, 570,881.62 and 212,062.84 is: 318,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,447.72 : 570,881.62 = 212,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,447.72/570,881.62 = 212,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,447.72x = 570,881.62 × 212,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,447.72x = 121,062,777,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,062,777,641.00/380,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,211.34

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