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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,604.80, 572,407.20 and 269,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,604.80, 572,407.20 and 269,630.40 is: 404,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,604.80 : 572,407.20 = 269,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,604.80/572,407.20 = 269,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,604.80x = 572,407.20 × 269,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,604.80x = 154,338,382,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,338,382,298.88/381,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,445.60

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