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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,232.12, 558,351.24 and 105,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,232.12, 558,351.24 and 105,992.32 is: 158,989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,232.12 : 558,351.24 = 105,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,232.12/558,351.24 = 105,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,232.12x = 558,351.24 × 105,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,232.12x = 59,180,943,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,943,302.48/372,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,989.35

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