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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,244.16, 558,417.68 and 119,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,244.16, 558,417.68 and 119,465.12 is: 179,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,244.16 : 558,417.68 = 119,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,244.16/558,417.68 = 119,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,244.16x = 558,417.68 × 119,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,244.16x = 66,711,435,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,711,435,151.32/372,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,214.19

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