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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,145.48, 573,217.55 and 101,662.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,145.48, 573,217.55 and 101,662.73 is: 152,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,145.48 : 573,217.55 = 101,662.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,145.48/573,217.55 = 101,662.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,145.48x = 573,217.55 × 101,662.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,145.48x = 58,274,860,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274,860,508.60/382,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,493.92

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