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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,602.80, 573,904.20 and 98,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,602.80, 573,904.20 and 98,292.80 is: 147,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,602.80 : 573,904.20 = 98,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,602.80/573,904.20 = 98,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,602.80x = 573,904.20 × 98,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,602.80x = 56,410,650,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410,650,749.76/382,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,439.20

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