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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,021.40, 570,948.90 and 360,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,021.40, 570,948.90 and 360,026.20 is: 539,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,021.40 : 570,948.90 = 360,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,021.40/570,948.90 = 360,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,021.40x = 570,948.90 × 360,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,021.40x = 205,556,562,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,556,562,861.18/381,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,488.24

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