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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,805.80, 572,708.70 and 213,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,805.80, 572,708.70 and 213,844.20 is: 320,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,805.80 : 572,708.70 = 213,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,805.80/572,708.70 = 213,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,805.80x = 572,708.70 × 213,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,805.80x = 122,470,433,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,470,433,784.54/381,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,766.30

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