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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,263.60, 577,895.40 and 267,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,263.60, 577,895.40 and 267,068.40 is: 400,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,263.60 : 577,895.40 = 267,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,263.60/577,895.40 = 267,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,263.60x = 577,895.40 × 267,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,263.60x = 154,337,599,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,337,599,845.36/385,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,602.60

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