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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,775.70, 572,663.55 and 343,721.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,775.70, 572,663.55 and 343,721.90 is: 515,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,775.70 : 572,663.55 = 343,721.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,775.70/572,663.55 = 343,721.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,775.70x = 572,663.55 × 343,721.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,775.70x = 196,837,003,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,837,003,466.75/381,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,582.85

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