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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,610.10, 573,915.15 and 314,958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,610.10, 573,915.15 and 314,958.90 is: 472,438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,610.10 : 573,915.15 = 314,958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,610.10/573,915.15 = 314,958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,610.10x = 573,915.15 × 314,958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,610.10x = 180,759,684,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,759,684,337.34/382,610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,438.35

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