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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,032.20, 573,048.30 and 97,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,032.20, 573,048.30 and 97,722.20 is: 146,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,032.20 : 573,048.30 = 97,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,032.20/573,048.30 = 97,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,032.20x = 573,048.30 × 97,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,032.20x = 55,999,540,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,999,540,582.26/382,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,583.30

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