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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,522.08, 573,783.51 and 142,632.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,522.08, 573,783.51 and 142,632.31 is: 213,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,522.08 : 573,783.51 = 142,632.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,522.08/573,783.51 = 142,632.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,522.08x = 573,783.51 × 142,632.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,522.08x = 81,840,068,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840,068,188.44/382,522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,948.61

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