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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,252.16, 558,325.52 and 119,499.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,252.16, 558,325.52 and 119,499.37 is: 179,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,252.16 : 558,325.52 = 119,499.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,252.16/558,325.52 = 119,499.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,252.16x = 558,325.52 × 119,499.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,252.16x = 66,719,546,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,719,546,349.73/372,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,232.13

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