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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,675.80, 572,513.70 and 361,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,675.80, 572,513.70 and 361,992.80 is: 542,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,675.80 : 572,513.70 = 361,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,675.80/572,513.70 = 361,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,675.80x = 572,513.70 × 361,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,675.80x = 207,245,837,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,245,837,301.36/381,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,989.20

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