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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,495.94, 570,748.72 and 114,240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,495.94, 570,748.72 and 114,240.98 is: 171,362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,495.94 : 570,748.72 = 114,240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,495.94/570,748.72 = 114,240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,495.94x = 570,748.72 × 114,240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,495.94x = 65,202,893,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202,893,106.55/380,495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,362.91

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