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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,844.20, 574,388.70 and 116,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,844.20, 574,388.70 and 116,655.40 is: 175,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,844.20 : 574,388.70 = 116,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,844.20/574,388.70 = 116,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,844.20x = 574,388.70 × 116,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,844.20x = 67,005,543,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005,543,553.98/382,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,020.40

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