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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,312.54, 571,972.07 and 97,003.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,312.54, 571,972.07 and 97,003.35 is: 145,505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,312.54 : 571,972.07 = 97,003.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,312.54/571,972.07 = 97,003.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,312.54x = 571,972.07 × 97,003.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,312.54x = 55,483,207,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,483,207,138.94/381,312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,505.85

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