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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,318.90, 558,089.51 and 182,516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,318.90, 558,089.51 and 182,516.46 is: 273,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,318.90 : 558,089.51 = 182,516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,318.90/558,089.51 = 182,516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,318.90x = 558,089.51 × 182,516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,318.90x = 101,860,520,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,860,520,815.75/372,318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,584.07

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