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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,688.43, 571,104.66 and 153,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,688.43, 571,104.66 and 153,001.74 is: 229,531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,688.43 : 571,104.66 = 153,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,688.43/571,104.66 = 153,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,688.43x = 571,104.66 × 153,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,688.43x = 87,380,006,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,380,006,702.11/380,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,531.55

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