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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,536.06, 558,898.40 and 106,297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,536.06, 558,898.40 and 106,297.51 is: 159,473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,536.06 : 558,898.40 = 106,297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,536.06/558,898.40 = 106,297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,536.06x = 558,898.40 × 106,297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,536.06x = 59,409,506,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409,506,334.25/372,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,473.17

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