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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,787.52, 573,988.20 and 222,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,787.52, 573,988.20 and 222,915.12 is: 334,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,787.52 : 573,988.20 = 222,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,787.52/573,988.20 = 222,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,787.52x = 573,988.20 × 222,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,787.52x = 127,950,648,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,950,648,481.58/382,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,260.24

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