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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,241.80, 558,362.70 and 122,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,241.80, 558,362.70 and 122,891.40 is: 184,337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,241.80 : 558,362.70 = 122,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,241.80/558,362.70 = 122,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,241.80x = 558,362.70 × 122,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,241.80x = 68,617,973,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,617,973,910.78/372,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,337.10

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