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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,814.88, 570,157.36 and 287,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,814.88, 570,157.36 and 287,026.72 is: 429,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,814.88 : 570,157.36 = 287,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,814.88/570,157.36 = 287,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,814.88x = 570,157.36 × 287,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,814.88x = 163,650,396,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,650,396,924.66/380,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,737.40

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