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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,774.44, 558,695.04 and 293,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,774.44, 558,695.04 and 293,575.88 is: 439,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,774.44 : 558,695.04 = 293,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,774.44/558,695.04 = 293,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,774.44x = 558,695.04 × 293,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,774.44x = 164,019,388,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,019,388,019.64/372,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,996.34

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