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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,900.88, 574,390.66 and 146,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,900.88, 574,390.66 and 146,442.44 is: 219,678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,900.88 : 574,390.66 = 146,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,900.88/574,390.66 = 146,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,900.88x = 574,390.66 × 146,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,900.88x = 84,115,169,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,115,169,763.61/382,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,678.71

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