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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,317.88, 558,710.10 and 150,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,317.88, 558,710.10 and 150,701.88 is: 226,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,317.88 : 558,710.10 = 150,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,317.88/558,710.10 = 150,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,317.88x = 558,710.10 × 150,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,317.88x = 84,198,662,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,198,662,444.99/372,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,147.24

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