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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,064.80, 558,097.20 and 119,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,064.80, 558,097.20 and 119,344.80 is: 179,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,064.80 : 558,097.20 = 119,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,064.80/558,097.20 = 119,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,064.80x = 558,097.20 × 119,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,064.80x = 66,605,998,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605,998,714.56/372,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,017.20

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