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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,157.92, 573,288.72 and 132,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,157.92, 573,288.72 and 132,807.52 is: 199,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,157.92 : 573,288.72 = 132,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,157.92/573,288.72 = 132,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,157.92x = 573,288.72 × 132,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,157.92x = 76,137,053,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137,053,147.17/382,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,229.30

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