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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,957.20, 558,123.60 and 341,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,957.20, 558,123.60 and 341,464.40 is: 510,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,957.20 : 558,123.60 = 341,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,957.20/558,123.60 = 341,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,957.20x = 558,123.60 × 341,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,957.20x = 190,579,340,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,579,340,199.84/372,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,995.20

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