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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,931.80, 576,304.20 and 363,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,931.80, 576,304.20 and 363,985.20 is: 544,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,931.80 : 576,304.20 = 363,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,931.80/576,304.20 = 363,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,931.80x = 576,304.20 × 363,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,931.80x = 209,766,199,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,766,199,497.84/384,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,943.80

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