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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,824.85, 558,684.30 and 273,845.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,824.85, 558,684.30 and 273,845.01 is: 410,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,824.85 : 558,684.30 = 273,845.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,824.85/558,684.30 = 273,845.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,824.85x = 558,684.30 × 273,845.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,824.85x = 152,992,907,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,992,907,720.34/372,824.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,361.35

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