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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,454.80, 558,682.20 and 223,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,454.80, 558,682.20 and 223,155.60 is: 334,733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,454.80 : 558,682.20 = 223,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,454.80/558,682.20 = 223,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,454.80x = 558,682.20 × 223,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,454.80x = 124,673,061,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,673,061,550.32/372,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,733.40

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