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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,079.80, 558,119.70 and 135,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,079.80, 558,119.70 and 135,430.20 is: 203,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,079.80 : 558,119.70 = 135,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,079.80/558,119.70 = 135,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,079.80x = 558,119.70 × 135,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,079.80x = 75,586,262,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,586,262,594.94/372,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,145.30

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