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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,810.88, 570,151.36 and 287,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,810.88, 570,151.36 and 287,022.72 is: 429,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,810.88 : 570,151.36 = 287,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,810.88/570,151.36 = 287,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,810.88x = 570,151.36 × 287,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,810.88x = 163,646,394,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,646,394,158.90/380,810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,731.40

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