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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,032.80, 573,049.20 and 222,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,032.80, 573,049.20 and 222,381.80 is: 333,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,032.80 : 573,049.20 = 222,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,032.80/573,049.20 = 222,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,032.80x = 573,049.20 × 222,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,032.80x = 127,435,712,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,435,712,584.56/382,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,572.70

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