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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,684.78, 571,099.28 and 152,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,684.78, 571,099.28 and 152,998.10 is: 229,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,684.78 : 571,099.28 = 152,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,684.78/571,099.28 = 152,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,684.78x = 571,099.28 × 152,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,684.78x = 87,377,105,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,377,105,414.13/380,684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,526.13

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