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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,301.36, 558,285.96 and 105,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,301.36, 558,285.96 and 105,999.58 is: 158,952.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,301.36 : 558,285.96 = 105,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,301.36/558,285.96 = 105,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,301.36x = 558,285.96 × 105,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,301.36x = 59,178,077,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,178,077,279.90/372,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,952.08

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