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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,643.70, 573,965.55 and 335,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,643.70, 573,965.55 and 335,987.70 is: 503,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,643.70 : 573,965.55 = 335,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,643.70/573,965.55 = 335,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,643.70x = 573,965.55 × 335,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,643.70x = 192,845,365,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,845,365,023.74/382,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,981.55

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