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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,997.90, 571,453.08 and 100,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,997.90, 571,453.08 and 100,537.02 is: 150,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,997.90 : 571,453.08 = 100,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,997.90/571,453.08 = 100,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,997.90x = 571,453.08 × 100,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,997.90x = 57,452,189,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,189,733.02/380,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,793.98

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