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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,207.70, 573,311.55 and 329,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,207.70, 573,311.55 and 329,719.70 is: 494,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,207.70 : 573,311.55 = 329,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,207.70/573,311.55 = 329,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,207.70x = 573,311.55 × 329,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,207.70x = 189,032,112,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,032,112,272.54/382,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,579.55

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