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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,264.77, 558,185.29 and 254,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,264.77, 558,185.29 and 254,079.29 is: 380,974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,264.77 : 558,185.29 = 254,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,264.77/558,185.29 = 254,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,264.77x = 558,185.29 × 254,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,264.77x = 141,823,322,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,823,322,171.64/372,264.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,974.33

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