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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,215.80, 573,761.10 and 224,533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,215.80, 573,761.10 and 224,533.10 is: 337,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,215.80 : 573,761.10 = 224,533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,215.80/573,761.10 = 224,533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,215.80x = 573,761.10 × 224,533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,215.80x = 128,828,358,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,828,358,442.41/382,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,056.60

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