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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,215.20, 573,322.80 and 115,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,215.20, 573,322.80 and 115,962.80 is: 173,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,215.20 : 573,322.80 = 115,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,215.20/573,322.80 = 115,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,215.20x = 573,322.80 × 115,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,215.20x = 66,484,117,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,484,117,191.84/382,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,944.20

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