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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,033.20, 576,049.80 and 342,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,033.20, 576,049.80 and 342,042.80 is: 513,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,033.20 : 576,049.80 = 342,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,033.20/576,049.80 = 342,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,033.20x = 576,049.80 × 342,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,033.20x = 197,033,686,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,033,686,531.44/384,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,064.20

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