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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,213.20, 573,319.80 and 115,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,213.20, 573,319.80 and 115,960.80 is: 173,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,213.20 : 573,319.80 = 115,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,213.20/573,319.80 = 115,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,213.20x = 573,319.80 × 115,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,213.20x = 66,482,622,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,482,622,663.84/382,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,941.20

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