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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,489.45, 570,738.96 and 114,234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,489.45, 570,738.96 and 114,234.48 is: 171,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,489.45 : 570,738.96 = 114,234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,489.45/570,738.96 = 114,234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,489.45x = 570,738.96 × 114,234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,489.45x = 65,198,068,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198,068,311.34/380,489.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,353.16

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