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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,966.40, 573,073.80 and 182,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,966.40, 573,073.80 and 182,260.90 is: 273,450.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,966.40 : 573,073.80 = 182,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,966.40/573,073.80 = 182,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,966.40x = 573,073.80 × 182,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,966.40x = 104,448,946,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,448,946,554.42/381,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,450.61

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