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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,307.28, 558,188.64 and 119,443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,307.28, 558,188.64 and 119,443.91 is: 179,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,307.28 : 558,188.64 = 119,443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,307.28/558,188.64 = 119,443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,307.28x = 558,188.64 × 119,443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,307.28x = 66,672,230,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,672,230,888.24/372,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,078.51

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