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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,721.46, 561,571.77 and 337,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,721.46, 561,571.77 and 337,228.27 is: 508,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,721.46 : 561,571.77 = 337,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,721.46/561,571.77 = 337,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,721.46x = 561,571.77 × 337,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,721.46x = 189,377,875,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,377,875,074.01/372,721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,094.91

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