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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,241.20, 573,426.60 and 115,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,241.20, 573,426.60 and 115,999.60 is: 174,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,241.20 : 573,426.60 = 115,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,241.20/573,426.60 = 115,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,241.20x = 573,426.60 × 115,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,241.20x = 66,517,256,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,517,256,229.36/382,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,019.07

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