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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,695.20, 572,542.80 and 372,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,695.20, 572,542.80 and 372,947.20 is: 559,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,695.20 : 572,542.80 = 372,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,695.20/572,542.80 = 372,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,695.20x = 572,542.80 × 372,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,695.20x = 213,528,234,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,528,234,140.16/381,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,420.80

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