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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,538.16, 574,068.36 and 133,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,538.16, 574,068.36 and 133,220.08 is: 199,921.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,538.16 : 574,068.36 = 133,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,538.16/574,068.36 = 133,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,538.16x = 574,068.36 × 133,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,538.16x = 76,477,432,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,477,432,844.67/382,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,921.06

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