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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,704.46, 573,770.73 and 264,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,704.46, 573,770.73 and 264,037.18 is: 395,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,704.46 : 573,770.73 = 264,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,704.46/573,770.73 = 264,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,704.46x = 573,770.73 × 264,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,704.46x = 151,496,805,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,496,805,515.74/382,704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,858.48

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