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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,327.20, 571,990.80 and 97,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,327.20, 571,990.80 and 97,017.20 is: 145,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,327.20 : 571,990.80 = 97,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,327.20/571,990.80 = 97,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,327.20x = 571,990.80 × 97,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,327.20x = 55,492,945,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492,945,841.76/381,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,525.80

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