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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,275.10, 576,433.67 and 159,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,275.10, 576,433.67 and 159,658.25 is: 239,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,275.10 : 576,433.67 = 159,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,275.10/576,433.67 = 159,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,275.10x = 576,433.67 × 159,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,275.10x = 92,032,388,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,032,388,510.25/384,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,496.10

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