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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,046.22, 573,036.32 and 129,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,046.22, 573,036.32 and 129,321.29 is: 193,970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,046.22 : 573,036.32 = 129,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,046.22/573,036.32 = 129,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,046.22x = 573,036.32 × 129,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,046.22x = 74,105,797,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,105,797,875.15/382,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,970.77

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