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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,051.80, 573,077.70 and 204,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,051.80, 573,077.70 and 204,904.80 is: 307,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,051.80 : 573,077.70 = 204,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,051.80/573,077.70 = 204,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,051.80x = 573,077.70 × 204,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,051.80x = 117,426,371,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,426,371,502.96/382,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,357.20

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