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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,441.43, 558,664.98 and 106,201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,441.43, 558,664.98 and 106,201.72 is: 159,303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,441.43 : 558,664.98 = 106,201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,441.43/558,664.98 = 106,201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,441.43x = 558,664.98 × 106,201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,441.43x = 59,331,181,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,331,181,779.77/372,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,303.39

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