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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,552.80, 573,173.10 and 182,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,552.80, 573,173.10 and 182,442.30 is: 273,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,552.80 : 573,173.10 = 182,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,552.80/573,173.10 = 182,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,552.80x = 573,173.10 × 182,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,552.80x = 104,571,018,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,571,018,662.13/382,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,350.55

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