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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,290.04, 558,427.86 and 106,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,290.04, 558,427.86 and 106,052.28 is: 159,076.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,290.04 : 558,427.86 = 106,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,290.04/558,427.86 = 106,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,290.04x = 558,427.86 × 106,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,290.04x = 59,222,547,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222,547,768.52/372,290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,076.37

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