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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,299.18, 554,237.98 and 370,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,299.18, 554,237.98 and 370,084.86 is: 550,941.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,299.18 : 554,237.98 = 370,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,299.18/554,237.98 = 370,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,299.18x = 554,237.98 × 370,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,299.18x = 205,115,085,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,115,085,234.98/372,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,941.54

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