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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,007.80, 573,623.70 and 303,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,007.80, 573,623.70 and 303,772.60 is: 456,145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,007.80 : 573,623.70 = 303,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,007.80/573,623.70 = 303,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,007.80x = 573,623.70 × 303,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,007.80x = 174,251,162,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,251,162,770.62/382,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,145.56

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