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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,990.68, 574,239.24 and 183,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,990.68, 574,239.24 and 183,306.24 is: 274,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,990.68 : 574,239.24 = 183,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,990.68/574,239.24 = 183,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,990.68x = 574,239.24 × 183,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,990.68x = 105,261,635,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,261,635,944.86/382,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,841.25

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