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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,665.70, 558,998.55 and 362,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,665.70, 558,998.55 and 362,297.70 is: 543,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,665.70 : 558,998.55 = 362,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,665.70/558,998.55 = 362,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,665.70x = 558,998.55 × 362,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,665.70x = 202,523,888,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,523,888,968.34/372,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,446.55

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