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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,673.80, 559,010.70 and 254,575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,673.80, 559,010.70 and 254,575.80 is: 381,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,673.80 : 559,010.70 = 254,575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,673.80/559,010.70 = 254,575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,673.80x = 559,010.70 × 254,575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,673.80x = 142,310,596,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,310,596,161.06/372,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,863.70

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