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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,756.71, 572,730.88 and 319,420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,756.71, 572,730.88 and 319,420.48 is: 477,958.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,756.71 : 572,730.88 = 319,420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,756.71/572,730.88 = 319,420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,756.71x = 572,730.88 × 319,420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,756.71x = 182,941,971,801.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,941,971,801.87/382,756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,958.89

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