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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,232.80, 558,077.02 and 119,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,232.80, 558,077.02 and 119,369.35 is: 178,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,232.80 : 558,077.02 = 119,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,232.80/558,077.02 = 119,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,232.80x = 558,077.02 × 119,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,232.80x = 66,617,291,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,617,291,127.34/372,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,966.74

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