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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,226.80, 572,551.80 and 223,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,226.80, 572,551.80 and 223,975.60 is: 335,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,226.80 : 572,551.80 = 223,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,226.80/572,551.80 = 223,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,226.80x = 572,551.80 × 223,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,226.80x = 128,237,632,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,237,632,936.08/382,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,501.42

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