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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,428.64, 572,171.04 and 100,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,428.64, 572,171.04 and 100,944 is: 151,423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,428.64 : 572,171.04 = 100,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,428.64/572,171.04 = 100,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,428.64x = 572,171.04 × 100,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,428.64x = 57,757,233,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757,233,461.76/381,428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,423.43

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