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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,539.42, 573,563.09 and 182,855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,539.42, 573,563.09 and 182,855.39 is: 274,165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,539.42 : 573,563.09 = 182,855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,539.42/573,563.09 = 182,855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,539.42x = 573,563.09 × 182,855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,539.42x = 104,879,100,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,879,100,100.88/382,539.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,165.47

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