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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,769.28, 574,454.88 and 265,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,769.28, 574,454.88 and 265,266.72 is: 398,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,769.28 : 574,454.88 = 265,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,769.28/574,454.88 = 265,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,769.28x = 574,454.88 × 265,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,769.28x = 152,383,761,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,383,761,805.59/382,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,108.65

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