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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,024.60, 573,036.90 and 132,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,024.60, 573,036.90 and 132,706.60 is: 199,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,024.60 : 573,036.90 = 132,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,024.60/573,036.90 = 132,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,024.60x = 573,036.90 × 132,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,024.60x = 76,045,778,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,045,778,673.54/382,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,059.90

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