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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,148.80, 558,223.20 and 369,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,148.80, 558,223.20 and 369,038.40 is: 553,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,148.80 : 558,223.20 = 369,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,148.80/558,223.20 = 369,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,148.80x = 558,223.20 × 369,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,148.80x = 206,005,796,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,005,796,570.88/372,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,557.60

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