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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,264.40, 558,396.60 and 230,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,264.40, 558,396.60 and 230,546.80 is: 345,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,264.40 : 558,396.60 = 230,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,264.40/558,396.60 = 230,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,264.40x = 558,396.60 × 230,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,264.40x = 128,736,549,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,736,549,260.88/372,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,820.20

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