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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,010.30, 558,015.45 and 260,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,010.30, 558,015.45 and 260,035.90 is: 390,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,010.30 : 558,015.45 = 260,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,010.30/558,015.45 = 260,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,010.30x = 558,015.45 × 260,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,010.30x = 145,104,049,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,104,049,754.66/372,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,053.85

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