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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,582.80, 574,092.90 and 146,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,582.80, 574,092.90 and 146,095.20 is: 219,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,582.80 : 574,092.90 = 146,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,582.80/574,092.90 = 146,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,582.80x = 574,092.90 × 146,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,582.80x = 83,872,217,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,872,217,044.08/382,582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,226.31

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