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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,276.20, 558,250.28 and 105,976.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,276.20, 558,250.28 and 105,976.15 is: 158,917.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,276.20 : 558,250.28 = 105,976.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,276.20/558,250.28 = 105,976.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,276.20x = 558,250.28 × 105,976.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,276.20x = 59,161,213,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161,213,882.73/372,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,917.53

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