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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,688.94, 570,812.06 and 144,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,688.94, 570,812.06 and 144,049.90 is: 215,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,688.94 : 570,812.06 = 144,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,688.94/570,812.06 = 144,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,688.94x = 570,812.06 × 144,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,688.94x = 82,225,420,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,225,420,161.79/380,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,991.09

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