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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,225.60, 558,338.40 and 91,742.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,225.60, 558,338.40 and 91,742.85 is: 137,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,225.60 : 558,338.40 = 91,742.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,225.60/558,338.40 = 91,742.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,225.60x = 558,338.40 × 91,742.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,225.60x = 51,223,556,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,223,556,080.44/372,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,614.28

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