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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,701.46, 573,766.23 and 264,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,701.46, 573,766.23 and 264,034.18 is: 395,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,701.46 : 573,766.23 = 264,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,701.46/573,766.23 = 264,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,701.46x = 573,766.23 × 264,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,701.46x = 151,493,896,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,493,896,049.74/382,701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,853.98

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