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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,283.60, 573,425.40 and 314,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,283.60, 573,425.40 and 314,632.40 is: 471,948.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,283.60 : 573,425.40 = 314,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,283.60/573,425.40 = 314,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,283.60x = 573,425.40 × 314,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,283.60x = 180,418,209,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,418,209,822.96/382,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,948.60

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