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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,332.40, 558,287.04 and 254,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,332.40, 558,287.04 and 254,146.80 is: 381,075.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,332.40 : 558,287.04 = 254,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,332.40/558,287.04 = 254,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,332.40x = 558,287.04 × 254,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,332.40x = 141,886,864,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,886,864,697.47/372,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,075.79

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