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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,045.85, 573,035.76 and 129,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,045.85, 573,035.76 and 129,320.93 is: 193,970.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,045.85 : 573,035.76 = 129,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,045.85/573,035.76 = 129,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,045.85x = 573,035.76 × 129,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,045.85x = 74,105,514,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,105,514,541.28/382,045.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,970.21

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