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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,671.80, 574,226.40 and 146,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,671.80, 574,226.40 and 146,184.20 is: 219,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,671.80 : 574,226.40 = 146,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,671.80/574,226.40 = 146,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,671.80x = 574,226.40 × 146,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,671.80x = 83,942,826,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,826,902.88/382,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,359.85

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