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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,001.55, 573,614.33 and 303,766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,001.55, 573,614.33 and 303,766.35 is: 456,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,001.55 : 573,614.33 = 303,766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,001.55/573,614.33 = 303,766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,001.55x = 573,614.33 × 303,766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,001.55x = 174,244,729,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,244,729,812.96/382,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,136.19

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