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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,508, 572,364.06 and 132,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,508, 572,364.06 and 132,190 is: 198,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,508 : 572,364.06 = 132,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,508/572,364.06 = 132,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,508x = 572,364.06 × 132,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,508x = 75,660,805,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660,805,091.40/381,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,320.36

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