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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,225.20, 573,402.60 and 115,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,225.20, 573,402.60 and 115,983.60 is: 173,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,225.20 : 573,402.60 = 115,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,225.20/573,402.60 = 115,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,225.20x = 573,402.60 × 115,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,225.20x = 66,505,297,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,505,297,797.36/382,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,995.06

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