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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,996.80, 573,607.20 and 303,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,996.80, 573,607.20 and 303,761.60 is: 456,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,996.80 : 573,607.20 = 303,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,996.80/573,607.20 = 303,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,996.80x = 573,607.20 × 303,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,996.80x = 174,239,840,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,239,840,843.52/381,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,129.06

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