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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,322.38, 558,094.72 and 182,519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,322.38, 558,094.72 and 182,519.94 is: 273,589.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,322.38 : 558,094.72 = 182,519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,322.38/558,094.72 = 182,519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,322.38x = 558,094.72 × 182,519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,322.38x = 101,863,414,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,863,414,808.72/372,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,589.29

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