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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,868.69, 574,307.08 and 158,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,868.69, 574,307.08 and 158,074.25 is: 237,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,868.69 : 574,307.08 = 158,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,868.69/574,307.08 = 158,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,868.69x = 574,307.08 × 158,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,868.69x = 90,783,157,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,783,157,673.97/382,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,113.04

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