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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,252.72, 576,378.18 and 213,582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,252.72, 576,378.18 and 213,582.90 is: 320,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,252.72 : 576,378.18 = 213,582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,252.72/576,378.18 = 213,582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,252.72x = 576,378.18 × 213,582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,252.72x = 123,104,523,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,104,523,181.12/384,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,373.85

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