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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,521.07, 575,364.64 and 146,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,521.07, 575,364.64 and 146,863.76 is: 220,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,521.07 : 575,364.64 = 146,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,521.07/575,364.64 = 146,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,521.07x = 575,364.64 × 146,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,521.07x = 84,500,211,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,500,211,524.62/383,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,327.43

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