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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,313.80, 573,908.10 and 224,631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,313.80, 573,908.10 and 224,631.10 is: 337,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,313.80 : 573,908.10 = 224,631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,313.80/573,908.10 = 224,631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,313.80x = 573,908.10 × 224,631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,313.80x = 128,917,607,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,917,607,801.91/382,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,203.65

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