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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,419.28, 556,099.02 and 362,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,419.28, 556,099.02 and 362,330.16 is: 541,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,419.28 : 556,099.02 = 362,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,419.28/556,099.02 = 362,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,419.28x = 556,099.02 × 362,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,419.28x = 201,491,446,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,491,446,892.44/372,419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,033.88

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