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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,005.80, 576,008.70 and 288,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,005.80, 576,008.70 and 288,620.20 is: 432,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,005.80 : 576,008.70 = 288,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,005.80/576,008.70 = 288,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,005.80x = 576,008.70 × 288,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,005.80x = 166,247,746,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,247,746,195.74/384,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,930.30

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