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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,134.42, 573,207.12 and 145,490.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,134.42, 573,207.12 and 145,490.10 is: 218,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,134.42 : 573,207.12 = 145,490.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,134.42/573,207.12 = 145,490.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,134.42x = 573,207.12 × 145,490.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,134.42x = 83,395,961,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,395,961,209.51/382,134.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,237.24

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