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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,891.44, 574,405.56 and 130,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,891.44, 574,405.56 and 130,158.65 is: 195,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,891.44 : 574,405.56 = 130,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,891.44/574,405.56 = 130,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,891.44x = 574,405.56 × 130,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,891.44x = 74,763,853,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763,853,678.11/382,891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,261.23

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