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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,869.56, 574,366.54 and 130,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,869.56, 574,366.54 and 130,172.60 is: 195,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,869.56 : 574,366.54 = 130,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,869.56/574,366.54 = 130,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,869.56x = 574,366.54 × 130,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,869.56x = 74,766,785,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,766,785,864.80/382,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,280.05

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