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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,526.48, 558,788.91 and 135,772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,526.48, 558,788.91 and 135,772.39 is: 203,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,526.48 : 558,788.91 = 135,772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,526.48/558,788.91 = 135,772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,526.48x = 558,788.91 × 135,772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,526.48x = 75,868,105,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,868,105,816.19/372,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,658.29

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