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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,836.80, 574,281.63 and 130,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,836.80, 574,281.63 and 130,014.13 is: 195,030.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,836.80 : 574,281.63 = 130,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,836.80/574,281.63 = 130,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,836.80x = 574,281.63 × 130,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,836.80x = 74,664,726,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,664,726,499.43/382,836.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,030.17

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