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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,003.80, 558,005.70 and 222,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,003.80, 558,005.70 and 222,704.60 is: 334,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,003.80 : 558,005.70 = 222,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,003.80/558,005.70 = 222,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,003.80x = 558,005.70 × 222,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,003.80x = 124,270,436,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,270,436,216.22/372,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,056.90

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