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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,661.40, 572,492.10 and 224,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,661.40, 572,492.10 and 224,067.80 is: 336,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,661.40 : 572,492.10 = 224,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,661.40/572,492.10 = 224,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,661.40x = 572,492.10 × 224,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,661.40x = 128,277,045,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,277,045,364.38/381,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,101.70

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