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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,376.44, 581,048.82 and 106,886.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,376.44, 581,048.82 and 106,886.52 is: 160,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,376.44 : 581,048.82 = 106,886.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,376.44/581,048.82 = 106,886.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,376.44x = 581,048.82 × 106,886.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,376.44x = 62,106,286,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,106,286,319.91/387,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,325.41

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