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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,248.40, 573,226.80 and 115,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,248.40, 573,226.80 and 115,920.40 is: 173,836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,248.40 : 573,226.80 = 115,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,248.40/573,226.80 = 115,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,248.40x = 573,226.80 × 115,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,248.40x = 66,448,679,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,448,679,946.72/382,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,836.38

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