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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,480.90, 573,721.35 and 341,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,480.90, 573,721.35 and 341,146.60 is: 511,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,480.90 : 573,721.35 = 341,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,480.90/573,721.35 = 341,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,480.90x = 573,721.35 × 341,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,480.90x = 195,723,087,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,723,087,899.91/382,480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,719.90

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