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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,197, 571,779 and 128,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,197, 571,779 and 128,460.80 is: 192,685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,197 : 571,779 = 128,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,197/571,779 = 128,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,197x = 571,779 × 128,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,197x = 73,451,187,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,451,187,763.20/381,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,685.64

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