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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,232.20, 573,348.30 and 115,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,232.20, 573,348.30 and 115,979.80 is: 173,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,232.20 : 573,348.30 = 115,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,232.20/573,348.30 = 115,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,232.20x = 573,348.30 × 115,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,232.20x = 66,496,821,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,496,821,164.34/382,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,969.70

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