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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,606.80, 573,910.20 and 98,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,606.80, 573,910.20 and 98,296.80 is: 147,445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,606.80 : 573,910.20 = 98,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,606.80/573,910.20 = 98,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,606.80x = 573,910.20 × 98,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,606.80x = 56,413,536,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,413,536,147.36/382,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,445.20

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