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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,024.60, 572,249.38 and 223,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,024.60, 572,249.38 and 223,773.28 is: 335,198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,024.60 : 572,249.38 = 223,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,024.60/572,249.38 = 223,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,024.60x = 572,249.38 × 223,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,024.60x = 128,054,120,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,054,120,740.57/382,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,198.63

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