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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,499.35, 573,224.14 and 242,006.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,499.35, 573,224.14 and 242,006.47 is: 362,677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,499.35 : 573,224.14 = 242,006.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,499.35/573,224.14 = 242,006.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,499.35x = 573,224.14 × 242,006.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,499.35x = 138,723,950,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,723,950,640.19/382,499.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,677.61

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