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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,525.48, 558,787.41 and 135,771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,525.48, 558,787.41 and 135,771.39 is: 203,656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,525.48 : 558,787.41 = 135,771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,525.48/558,787.41 = 135,771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,525.48x = 558,787.41 × 135,771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,525.48x = 75,867,343,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,867,343,370.20/372,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,656.79

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