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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,502.96, 576,620.86 and 213,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,502.96, 576,620.86 and 213,984.88 is: 320,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,502.96 : 576,620.86 = 213,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,502.96/576,620.86 = 213,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,502.96x = 576,620.86 × 213,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,502.96x = 123,388,145,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,388,145,532.60/384,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,902.98

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