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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,498.55, 855,566.17 and 381,487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,498.55, 855,566.17 and 381,487.62 is: 571,108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,498.55 : 855,566.17 = 381,487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,498.55/855,566.17 = 381,487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,498.55x = 855,566.17 × 381,487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,498.55x = 326,387,901,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,387,901,945.82/571,498.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,108.89

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