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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,221.35, 558,332.03 and 91,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,221.35, 558,332.03 and 91,738.60 is: 137,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,221.35 : 558,332.03 = 91,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,221.35/558,332.03 = 91,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,221.35x = 558,332.03 × 91,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,221.35x = 51,220,598,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,220,598,308.67/372,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,607.90

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