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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,661.80, 572,003.10 and 213,181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,661.80, 572,003.10 and 213,181.80 is: 319,499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,661.80 : 572,003.10 = 213,181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,661.80/572,003.10 = 213,181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,661.80x = 572,003.10 × 213,181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,661.80x = 121,940,650,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,940,650,463.58/381,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,499.23

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