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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,004.80, 558,028.80 and 105,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,004.80, 558,028.80 and 105,784.80 is: 158,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,004.80 : 558,028.80 = 105,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,004.80/558,028.80 = 105,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,004.80x = 558,028.80 × 105,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,004.80x = 59,030,965,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030,965,002.24/372,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,683.34

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