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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,904.28, 574,282.31 and 146,190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,904.28, 574,282.31 and 146,190.69 is: 219,257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,904.28 : 574,282.31 = 146,190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,904.28/574,282.31 = 146,190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,904.28x = 574,282.31 × 146,190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,904.28x = 83,954,726,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954,726,422.74/382,904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,257.74

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