Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,864, 572,652 and 306,799.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381,864, 572,652 and 306,799.68 is: 460,083.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,864 : 572,652 = 306,799.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,864/572,652 = 306,799.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,864x = 572,652 × 306,799.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,864x = 175,689,450,351.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,689,450,351.36/381,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,083.83
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