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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,470.55, 572,284.70 and 125,322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,470.55, 572,284.70 and 125,322.53 is: 188,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,470.55 : 572,284.70 = 125,322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,470.55/572,284.70 = 125,322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,470.55x = 572,284.70 × 125,322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,470.55x = 71,720,162,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720,162,996.25/381,470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,009.70

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