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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,525.28, 570,738.60 and 143,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,525.28, 570,738.60 and 143,837.16 is: 215,737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,525.28 : 570,738.60 = 143,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,525.28/570,738.60 = 143,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,525.28x = 570,738.60 × 143,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,525.28x = 82,093,419,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093,419,326.38/380,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,737.10

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