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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,729.68, 574,093.98 and 130,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,729.68, 574,093.98 and 130,036.41 is: 195,054.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,729.68 : 574,093.98 = 130,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,729.68/574,093.98 = 130,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,729.68x = 574,093.98 × 130,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,729.68x = 74,653,120,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,653,120,161.81/382,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,054.43

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