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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,217.20, 558,498.60 and 194,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,217.20, 558,498.60 and 194,924.40 is: 292,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,217.20 : 558,498.60 = 194,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,217.20/558,498.60 = 194,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,217.20x = 558,498.60 × 194,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,217.20x = 108,865,004,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,865,004,505.84/372,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,477.09

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