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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,310.56, 557,975.10 and 147,548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,310.56, 557,975.10 and 147,548.35 is: 221,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,310.56 : 557,975.10 = 147,548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,310.56/557,975.10 = 147,548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,310.56x = 557,975.10 × 147,548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,310.56x = 82,328,305,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,328,305,346.09/372,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,128.04

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