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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,831.56, 558,205.28 and 201,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,831.56, 558,205.28 and 201,439.24 is: 301,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,831.56 : 558,205.28 = 201,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,831.56/558,205.28 = 201,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,831.56x = 558,205.28 × 201,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,831.56x = 112,444,447,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,444,447,367.19/372,831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,595.84

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