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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,165.02, 573,329.07 and 129,436.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,165.02, 573,329.07 and 129,436.65 is: 194,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,165.02 : 573,329.07 = 129,436.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,165.02/573,329.07 = 129,436.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,165.02x = 573,329.07 × 129,436.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,165.02x = 74,209,794,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,209,794,168.42/382,165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,182.59

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