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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,322.80, 572,695.80 and 224,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,322.80, 572,695.80 and 224,071.60 is: 335,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,322.80 : 572,695.80 = 224,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,322.80/572,695.80 = 224,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,322.80x = 572,695.80 × 224,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,322.80x = 128,324,864,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,324,864,219.28/382,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,645.33

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