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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,432.85, 558,654.48 and 106,193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,432.85, 558,654.48 and 106,193.47 is: 159,291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,432.85 : 558,654.48 = 106,193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,432.85/558,654.48 = 106,193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,432.85x = 558,654.48 × 106,193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,432.85x = 59,325,457,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,325,457,762.25/372,432.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,291.69

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