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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,331.59, 558,503.53 and 180,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,331.59, 558,503.53 and 180,094.29 is: 270,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,331.59 : 558,503.53 = 180,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,331.59/558,503.53 = 180,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,331.59x = 558,503.53 × 180,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,331.59x = 100,583,294,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,583,294,659.74/372,331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,144.40

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