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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,499.55, 855,567.67 and 381,488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,499.55, 855,567.67 and 381,488.62 is: 571,110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,499.55 : 855,567.67 = 381,488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,499.55/855,567.67 = 381,488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,499.55x = 855,567.67 × 381,488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,499.55x = 326,389,329,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,389,329,744.92/571,499.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,110.39

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