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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,436.63, 558,687.89 and 106,191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,436.63, 558,687.89 and 106,191.43 is: 159,296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,436.63 : 558,687.89 = 106,191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,436.63/558,687.89 = 106,191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,436.63x = 558,687.89 × 106,191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,436.63x = 59,327,865,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,865,962.78/372,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,296.54

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