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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,280.68, 576,422.71 and 159,640.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,280.68, 576,422.71 and 159,640.93 is: 239,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,280.68 : 576,422.71 = 159,640.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,280.68/576,422.71 = 159,640.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,280.68x = 576,422.71 × 159,640.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,280.68x = 92,020,657,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,020,657,497.52/384,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,462.10

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