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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.92, 513,653.16 and 362,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.92, 513,653.16 and 362,044.24 is: 499,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.92 : 513,653.16 = 362,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.92/513,653.16 = 362,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.92x = 513,653.16 × 362,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.92x = 185,965,167,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,965,167,935.80/372,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,668.73

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