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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,740.59, 577,139.89 and 114,847.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,740.59, 577,139.89 and 114,847.41 is: 172,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,740.59 : 577,139.89 = 114,847.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,740.59/577,139.89 = 114,847.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,740.59x = 577,139.89 × 114,847.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,740.59x = 66,283,021,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,283,021,574.18/384,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,279.77

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