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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,212.80, 573,319.20 and 97,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,212.80, 573,319.20 and 97,902.80 is: 146,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,212.80 : 573,319.20 = 97,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,212.80/573,319.20 = 97,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,212.80x = 573,319.20 × 97,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,212.80x = 56,129,554,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,554,973.76/382,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,854.20

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