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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,296.40, 573,250.20 and 224,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,296.40, 573,250.20 and 224,573.20 is: 336,745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,296.40 : 573,250.20 = 224,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,296.40/573,250.20 = 224,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,296.40x = 573,250.20 × 224,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,296.40x = 128,736,631,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,736,631,814.64/382,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,745.60

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