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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,605.60, 573,908.40 and 314,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,605.60, 573,908.40 and 314,954.40 is: 472,431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,605.60 : 573,908.40 = 314,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,605.60/573,908.40 = 314,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,605.60x = 573,908.40 × 314,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,605.60x = 180,754,975,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,754,975,776.96/382,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,431.60

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