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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,830.60, 573,604.38 and 270,324.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,830.60, 573,604.38 and 270,324.03 is: 405,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,830.60 : 573,604.38 = 270,324.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,830.60/573,604.38 = 270,324.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,830.60x = 573,604.38 × 270,324.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,830.60x = 155,059,047,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,059,047,627.25/382,830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,033.06

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