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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,235.10, 558,352.65 and 106,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,235.10, 558,352.65 and 106,004.30 is: 159,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,235.10 : 558,352.65 = 106,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,235.10/558,352.65 = 106,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,235.10x = 558,352.65 × 106,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,235.10x = 59,187,781,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187,781,816.40/372,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,006.45

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