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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,322.88, 558,717.60 and 150,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,322.88, 558,717.60 and 150,706.88 is: 226,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,322.88 : 558,717.60 = 150,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,322.88/558,717.60 = 150,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,322.88x = 558,717.60 × 150,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,322.88x = 84,202,586,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,202,586,297.09/372,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,154.75

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