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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,789.26, 558,781.65 and 183,028.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,789.26, 558,781.65 and 183,028.94 is: 274,345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,789.26 : 558,781.65 = 183,028.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,789.26/558,781.65 = 183,028.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,789.26x = 558,781.65 × 183,028.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,789.26x = 102,273,213,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273,213,090.95/372,789.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,345.92

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