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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,747.80, 575,621.70 and 243,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,747.80, 575,621.70 and 243,779.80 is: 365,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,747.80 : 575,621.70 = 243,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,747.80/575,621.70 = 243,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,747.80x = 575,621.70 × 243,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,747.80x = 140,324,942,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,324,942,901.66/383,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,669.70

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