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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,046.10, 573,036.09 and 129,321.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,046.10, 573,036.09 and 129,321.15 is: 193,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,046.10 : 573,036.09 = 129,321.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,046.10/573,036.09 = 129,321.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,046.10x = 573,036.09 × 129,321.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,046.10x = 74,105,686,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,105,686,150.30/382,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,970.53

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