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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,202.09, 558,306.47 and 105,962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,202.09, 558,306.47 and 105,962.38 is: 158,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,202.09 : 558,306.47 = 105,962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,202.09/558,306.47 = 105,962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,202.09x = 558,306.47 × 105,962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,202.09x = 59,159,481,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159,481,199.74/372,202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,944.52

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