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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,813.71, 570,659.01 and 212,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,813.71, 570,659.01 and 212,101.63 is: 317,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,813.71 : 570,659.01 = 212,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,813.71/570,659.01 = 212,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,813.71x = 570,659.01 × 212,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,813.71x = 121,037,706,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,037,706,195.19/380,813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,839.68

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