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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,223.80, 572,547.30 and 223,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,223.80, 572,547.30 and 223,972.60 is: 335,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,223.80 : 572,547.30 = 223,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,223.80/572,547.30 = 223,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,223.80x = 572,547.30 × 223,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,223.80x = 128,234,907,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,234,907,403.98/382,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,496.92

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