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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,582.66, 570,872.36 and 96,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,582.66, 570,872.36 and 96,275.90 is: 144,413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,582.66 : 570,872.36 = 96,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,582.66/570,872.36 = 96,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,582.66x = 570,872.36 × 96,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,582.66x = 54,961,250,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961,250,244.12/380,582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,413.44

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