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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,002.10, 576,003.15 and 265,422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,002.10, 576,003.15 and 265,422.90 is: 398,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,002.10 : 576,003.15 = 265,422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,002.10/576,003.15 = 265,422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,002.10x = 576,003.15 × 265,422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,002.10x = 152,884,426,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,884,426,482.14/384,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,134.35

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