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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,175.44, 558,179.33 and 105,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,175.44, 558,179.33 and 105,930.06 is: 158,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,175.44 : 558,179.33 = 105,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,175.44/558,179.33 = 105,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,175.44x = 558,179.33 × 105,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,175.44x = 59,127,969,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,127,969,388.01/372,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,871.23

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