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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,655.80, 558,983.70 and 195,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,655.80, 558,983.70 and 195,217.20 is: 292,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,655.80 : 558,983.70 = 195,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,655.80/558,983.70 = 195,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,655.80x = 558,983.70 × 195,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,655.80x = 109,123,232,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,123,232,759.64/372,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,825.80

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