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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,287.04, 558,423.36 and 106,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,287.04, 558,423.36 and 106,049.28 is: 159,071.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,287.04 : 558,423.36 = 106,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,287.04/558,423.36 = 106,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,287.04x = 558,423.36 × 106,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,287.04x = 59,220,395,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,220,395,263.18/372,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,071.87

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