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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,504.60, 573,756.90 and 314,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,504.60, 573,756.90 and 314,853.40 is: 472,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,504.60 : 573,756.90 = 314,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,504.60/573,756.90 = 314,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,504.60x = 573,756.90 × 314,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,504.60x = 180,649,310,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,649,310,738.46/382,504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,280.10

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