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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,602.62, 557,187.13 and 276,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,602.62, 557,187.13 and 276,720.90 is: 413,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,602.62 : 557,187.13 = 276,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,602.62/557,187.13 = 276,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,602.62x = 557,187.13 × 276,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,602.62x = 154,185,324,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,185,324,082.02/372,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,806.33

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