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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,280.84, 770,178.88 and 372,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,280.84, 770,178.88 and 372,054.16 is: 513,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,280.84 : 770,178.88 = 372,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,280.84/770,178.88 = 372,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,280.84x = 770,178.88 × 372,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,280.84x = 286,548,256,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,548,256,248.14/558,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,269.01

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