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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,327.30, 558,479.07 and 119,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,327.30, 558,479.07 and 119,606.76 is: 179,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,327.30 : 558,479.07 = 119,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,327.30/558,479.07 = 119,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,327.30x = 558,479.07 × 119,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,327.30x = 66,797,872,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,797,872,090.51/372,327.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,406.32

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