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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,675.36, 573,640.88 and 182,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,675.36, 573,640.88 and 182,944 is: 274,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,675.36 : 573,640.88 = 182,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,675.36/573,640.88 = 182,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,675.36x = 573,640.88 × 182,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,675.36x = 104,944,157,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,944,157,150.72/382,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,238.08

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