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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,443.41, 573,701.12 and 112,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,443.41, 573,701.12 and 112,571.72 is: 168,868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,443.41 : 573,701.12 = 112,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,443.41/573,701.12 = 112,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,443.41x = 573,701.12 × 112,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,443.41x = 64,582,518,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,582,518,412.96/382,443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,868.17

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