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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,222.54, 558,351.63 and 106,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,222.54, 558,351.63 and 106,001.46 is: 159,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,222.54 : 558,351.63 = 106,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,222.54/558,351.63 = 106,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,222.54x = 558,351.63 × 106,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,222.54x = 59,186,087,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,087,973.38/372,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,007.26

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