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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,684.30, 574,245.15 and 146,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,684.30, 574,245.15 and 146,196.70 is: 219,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,684.30 : 574,245.15 = 146,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,684.30/574,245.15 = 146,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,684.30x = 574,245.15 × 146,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,684.30x = 83,952,745,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,952,745,921.01/382,684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,378.60

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