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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,949.96, 574,507.80 and 116,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,949.96, 574,507.80 and 116,703.44 is: 175,080.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,949.96 : 574,507.80 = 116,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,949.96/574,507.80 = 116,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,949.96x = 574,507.80 × 116,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,949.96x = 67,047,036,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,047,036,566.83/382,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,080.41

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