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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,299.06, 573,090.42 and 129,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,299.06, 573,090.42 and 129,402.58 is: 193,982.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,299.06 : 573,090.42 = 129,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,299.06/573,090.42 = 129,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,299.06x = 573,090.42 × 129,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,299.06x = 74,159,378,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,159,378,921.28/382,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,982.63

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