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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,016.80, 558,046.80 and 105,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,016.80, 558,046.80 and 105,796.80 is: 158,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,016.80 : 558,046.80 = 105,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,016.80/558,046.80 = 105,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,016.80x = 558,046.80 × 105,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,016.80x = 59,039,565,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,565,690.24/372,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,701.34

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