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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,876.32, 559,098.48 and 254,690.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,876.32, 559,098.48 and 254,690.48 is: 381,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,876.32 : 559,098.48 = 254,690.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,876.32/559,098.48 = 254,690.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,876.32x = 559,098.48 × 254,690.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,876.32x = 142,397,060,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,397,060,238.47/372,876.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,888.18

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