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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,152.40, 558,228.60 and 355,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,152.40, 558,228.60 and 355,045.20 is: 532,567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,152.40 : 558,228.60 = 355,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,152.40/558,228.60 = 355,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,152.40x = 558,228.60 × 355,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,152.40x = 198,196,384,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,196,384,932.72/372,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,567.80

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