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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,431.85, 558,652.98 and 106,192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,431.85, 558,652.98 and 106,192.47 is: 159,290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,431.85 : 558,652.98 = 106,192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,431.85/558,652.98 = 106,192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,431.85x = 558,652.98 × 106,192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,431.85x = 59,324,739,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,324,739,819.06/372,431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,290.19

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