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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,655.70, 573,983.55 and 335,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,655.70, 573,983.55 and 335,999.70 is: 503,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,655.70 : 573,983.55 = 335,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,655.70/573,983.55 = 335,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,655.70x = 573,983.55 × 335,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,655.70x = 192,858,300,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,858,300,604.94/382,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,999.55

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