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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,256.03, 556,974.96 and 220,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,256.03, 556,974.96 and 220,534.56 is: 329,967.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,256.03 : 556,974.96 = 220,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,256.03/556,974.96 = 220,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,256.03x = 556,974.96 × 220,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,256.03x = 122,832,227,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,832,227,734.62/372,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,967.06

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