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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,767.38, 572,398.32 and 182,118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,767.38, 572,398.32 and 182,118.58 is: 273,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,767.38 : 572,398.32 = 182,118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,767.38/572,398.32 = 182,118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,767.38x = 572,398.32 × 182,118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,767.38x = 104,244,366,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,244,366,370.79/381,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,057.29

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