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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,282.84, 770,181.64 and 372,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,282.84, 770,181.64 and 372,056.16 is: 513,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,282.84 : 770,181.64 = 372,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,282.84/770,181.64 = 372,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,282.84x = 770,181.64 × 372,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,282.84x = 286,550,823,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,550,823,480.90/558,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,271.77

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