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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,695.70, 572,543.55 and 372,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,695.70, 572,543.55 and 372,947.70 is: 559,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,695.70 : 572,543.55 = 372,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,695.70/572,543.55 = 372,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,695.70x = 572,543.55 × 372,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,695.70x = 213,528,800,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,528,800,122.34/381,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,421.55

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