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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,974.40, 558,802.80 and 360,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,974.40, 558,802.80 and 360,640.80 is: 540,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,974.40 : 558,802.80 = 360,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,974.40/558,802.80 = 360,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,974.40x = 558,802.80 × 360,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,974.40x = 201,527,088,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,527,088,834.24/372,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,324.19

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