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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,697.80, 572,057.10 and 213,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,697.80, 572,057.10 and 213,217.80 is: 319,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,697.80 : 572,057.10 = 213,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,697.80/572,057.10 = 213,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,697.80x = 572,057.10 × 213,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,697.80x = 121,972,756,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,972,756,336.38/381,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,553.21

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