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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,344.48, 573,506.40 and 182,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,344.48, 573,506.40 and 182,805.60 is: 274,203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,344.48 : 573,506.40 = 182,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,344.48/573,506.40 = 182,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,344.48x = 573,506.40 × 182,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,344.48x = 104,840,181,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,840,181,555.84/382,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,203.47

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