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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,271.02, 558,194.67 and 254,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,271.02, 558,194.67 and 254,085.54 is: 380,983.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,271.02 : 558,194.67 = 254,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,271.02/558,194.67 = 254,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,271.02x = 558,194.67 × 254,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,271.02x = 141,829,194,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,829,194,152.07/372,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,983.71

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