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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,990.95, 574,316.55 and 146,168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,990.95, 574,316.55 and 146,168.01 is: 219,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,990.95 : 574,316.55 = 146,168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,990.95/574,316.55 = 146,168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,990.95x = 574,316.55 × 146,168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,990.95x = 83,946,707,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,946,707,223.57/382,990.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,187.18

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