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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,205.30, 573,307.95 and 97,895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,205.30, 573,307.95 and 97,895.30 is: 146,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,205.30 : 573,307.95 = 97,895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,205.30/573,307.95 = 97,895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,205.30x = 573,307.95 × 97,895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,205.30x = 56,124,153,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,153,757.64/382,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,842.95

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