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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,266.02, 558,187.17 and 254,080.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,266.02, 558,187.17 and 254,080.54 is: 380,976.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,266.02 : 558,187.17 = 254,080.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,266.02/558,187.17 = 254,080.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,266.02x = 558,187.17 × 254,080.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,266.02x = 141,824,497,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,824,497,574.67/372,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,976.21

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