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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,480.20, 573,720.30 and 341,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,480.20, 573,720.30 and 341,145.90 is: 511,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,480.20 : 573,720.30 = 341,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,480.20/573,720.30 = 341,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,480.20x = 573,720.30 × 341,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,480.20x = 195,722,328,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,722,328,091.77/382,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,718.85

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