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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,323.88, 558,719.10 and 150,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,323.88, 558,719.10 and 150,707.88 is: 226,156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,323.88 : 558,719.10 = 150,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,323.88/558,719.10 = 150,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,323.88x = 558,719.10 × 150,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,323.88x = 84,203,371,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203,371,076.51/372,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,156.25

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