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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,400.93, 558,601.40 and 222,684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,400.93, 558,601.40 and 222,684.38 is: 334,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,400.93 : 558,601.40 = 222,684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,400.93/558,601.40 = 222,684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,400.93x = 558,601.40 × 222,684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,400.93x = 124,391,806,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,391,806,426.13/372,400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,026.57

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