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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,959.20, 558,126.60 and 341,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,959.20, 558,126.60 and 341,466.40 is: 510,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,959.20 : 558,126.60 = 341,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,959.20/558,126.60 = 341,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,959.20x = 558,126.60 × 341,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,959.20x = 190,581,480,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,581,480,846.24/372,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,998.20

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