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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,366.40, 573,214.25 and 145,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,366.40, 573,214.25 and 145,551.56 is: 218,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,366.40 : 573,214.25 = 145,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,366.40/573,214.25 = 145,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,366.40x = 573,214.25 × 145,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,366.40x = 83,432,225,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,432,225,799.54/382,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,199.68

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