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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,110.40, 558,165.60 and 266,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,110.40, 558,165.60 and 266,702.40 is: 400,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,110.40 : 558,165.60 = 266,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,110.40/558,165.60 = 266,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,110.40x = 558,165.60 × 266,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,110.40x = 148,864,105,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,864,105,117.44/372,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,053.60

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