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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,268.64, 573,335.91 and 145,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,268.64, 573,335.91 and 145,625.52 is: 218,412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,268.64 : 573,335.91 = 145,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,268.64/573,335.91 = 145,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,268.64x = 573,335.91 × 145,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,268.64x = 83,492,340,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,492,340,028.42/382,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,412.74

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