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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,534.01, 558,821.67 and 106,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,534.01, 558,821.67 and 106,274.05 is: 159,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,534.01 : 558,821.67 = 106,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,534.01/558,821.67 = 106,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,534.01x = 558,821.67 × 106,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,534.01x = 59,388,242,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,388,242,098.66/372,534.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,416.97

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