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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,997.46, 574,571.82 and 113,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,997.46, 574,571.82 and 113,130.18 is: 169,717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,997.46 : 574,571.82 = 113,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,997.46/574,571.82 = 113,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,997.46x = 574,571.82 × 113,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,997.46x = 65,001,413,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,413,419.53/382,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,717.61

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