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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,312.90, 558,497.43 and 116,113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,312.90, 558,497.43 and 116,113.14 is: 174,178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,312.90 : 558,497.43 = 116,113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,312.90/558,497.43 = 116,113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,312.90x = 558,497.43 × 116,113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,312.90x = 64,848,890,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848,890,279.23/372,312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,178.47

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