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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,516.30, 558,458.55 and 135,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,516.30, 558,458.55 and 135,720.90 is: 203,466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,516.30 : 558,458.55 = 135,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,516.30/558,458.55 = 135,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,516.30x = 558,458.55 × 135,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,516.30x = 75,794,497,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,794,497,018.70/372,516.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,466.26

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