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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,382.40, 572,073.60 and 363,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,382.40, 572,073.60 and 363,886.40 is: 545,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,382.40 : 572,073.60 = 363,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,382.40/572,073.60 = 363,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,382.40x = 572,073.60 × 363,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,382.40x = 208,169,802,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,169,802,839.04/381,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,829.60

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