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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,330.45, 571,995.68 and 314,845.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,330.45, 571,995.68 and 314,845.65 is: 472,268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,330.45 : 571,995.68 = 314,845.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,330.45/571,995.68 = 314,845.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,330.45x = 571,995.68 × 314,845.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,330.45x = 180,090,350,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,090,350,092.56/381,330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,268.48

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