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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,657.80, 571,997.10 and 213,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,657.80, 571,997.10 and 213,177.80 is: 319,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,657.80 : 571,997.10 = 213,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,657.80/571,997.10 = 213,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,657.80x = 571,997.10 × 213,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,657.80x = 121,937,083,384.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937,083,384.38/381,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,493.23

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