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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,435.13, 558,685.64 and 106,189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,435.13, 558,685.64 and 106,189.93 is: 159,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,435.13 : 558,685.64 = 106,189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,435.13/558,685.64 = 106,189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,435.13x = 558,685.64 × 106,189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,435.13x = 59,326,789,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326,789,003.61/372,435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,294.29

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