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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,241.80, 558,362.70 and 194,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,241.80, 558,362.70 and 194,803.20 is: 292,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,241.80 : 558,362.70 = 194,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,241.80/558,362.70 = 194,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,241.80x = 558,362.70 × 194,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,241.80x = 108,770,840,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,770,840,720.64/372,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,204.80

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