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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,069.60, 575,326.80 and 265,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,069.60, 575,326.80 and 265,874.40 is: 398,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,069.60 : 575,326.80 = 265,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,069.60/575,326.80 = 265,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,069.60x = 575,326.80 × 265,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,069.60x = 152,964,667,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,964,667,753.92/384,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,273.30

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