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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,374.48, 558,560.90 and 135,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,374.48, 558,560.90 and 135,620.40 is: 203,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,374.48 : 558,560.90 = 135,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,374.48/558,560.90 = 135,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,374.48x = 558,560.90 × 135,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,374.48x = 75,752,252,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,752,252,682.36/372,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,430.30

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