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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,354.02, 573,195.69 and 145,539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,354.02, 573,195.69 and 145,539.18 is: 218,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,354.02 : 573,195.69 = 145,539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,354.02/573,195.69 = 145,539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,354.02x = 573,195.69 × 145,539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,354.02x = 83,422,430,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,422,430,702.13/382,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,181.13

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