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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,758.49, 572,637.09 and 97,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,758.49, 572,637.09 and 97,449 is: 146,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,758.49 : 572,637.09 = 97,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,758.49/572,637.09 = 97,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,758.49x = 572,637.09 × 97,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,758.49x = 55,802,911,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,802,911,783.41/381,758.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,173.34

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