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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,053.20, 573,079.80 and 97,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,053.20, 573,079.80 and 97,743.20 is: 146,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,053.20 : 573,079.80 = 97,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,053.20/573,079.80 = 97,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,053.20x = 573,079.80 × 97,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,053.20x = 56,014,653,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014,653,507.36/382,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,614.80

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