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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,310.08, 558,498.37 and 144,600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,310.08, 558,498.37 and 144,600.27 is: 216,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,310.08 : 558,498.37 = 144,600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,310.08/558,498.37 = 144,600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,310.08x = 558,498.37 × 144,600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,310.08x = 80,759,012,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,759,012,304.07/372,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,913.31

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