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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,476.70, 558,715.05 and 147,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,476.70, 558,715.05 and 147,890.70 is: 221,836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,476.70 : 558,715.05 = 147,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,476.70/558,715.05 = 147,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,476.70x = 558,715.05 × 147,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,476.70x = 82,628,759,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,628,759,845.04/372,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,836.05

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