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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,999.60, 558,145.20 and 135,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,999.60, 558,145.20 and 135,366.20 is: 203,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,999.60 : 558,145.20 = 135,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,999.60/558,145.20 = 135,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,999.60x = 558,145.20 × 135,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,999.60x = 75,553,994,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,553,994,772.24/371,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,102.35

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