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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,023.10, 558,034.65 and 260,048.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,023.10, 558,034.65 and 260,048.70 is: 390,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,023.10 : 558,034.65 = 260,048.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,023.10/558,034.65 = 260,048.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,023.10x = 558,034.65 × 260,048.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,023.10x = 145,116,185,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,116,185,287.46/372,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,073.05

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