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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,246.40, 558,369.60 and 230,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,246.40, 558,369.60 and 230,528.80 is: 345,793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,246.40 : 558,369.60 = 230,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,246.40/558,369.60 = 230,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,246.40x = 558,369.60 × 230,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,246.40x = 128,720,273,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,720,273,844.48/372,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,793.20

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