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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,528.59, 558,401.63 and 182,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,528.59, 558,401.63 and 182,726.15 is: 273,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,528.59 : 558,401.63 = 182,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,528.59/558,401.63 = 182,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,528.59x = 558,401.63 × 182,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,528.59x = 102,034,576,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,034,576,297.99/372,528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,897.31

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