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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,990.12, 574,747.66 and 133,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,990.12, 574,747.66 and 133,672.12 is: 200,599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,990.12 : 574,747.66 = 133,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,990.12/574,747.66 = 133,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,990.12x = 574,747.66 × 133,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,990.12x = 76,827,738,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,827,738,177.24/382,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,599.79

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