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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,272.70, 554,198.64 and 370,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,272.70, 554,198.64 and 370,058.34 is: 550,902.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,272.70 : 554,198.64 = 370,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,272.70/554,198.64 = 370,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,272.70x = 554,198.64 × 370,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,272.70x = 205,085,828,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,085,828,748.66/372,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,902.14

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