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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,110.40, 556,853.40 and 254,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,110.40, 556,853.40 and 254,012.40 is: 380,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,110.40 : 556,853.40 = 254,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,110.40/556,853.40 = 254,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,110.40x = 556,853.40 × 254,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,110.40x = 141,447,668,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,447,668,582.16/372,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,122.86

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