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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,544.71, 558,900.39 and 135,887.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,544.71, 558,900.39 and 135,887.39 is: 203,861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,544.71 : 558,900.39 = 135,887.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,544.71/558,900.39 = 135,887.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,544.71x = 558,900.39 × 135,887.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,544.71x = 75,947,511,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947,511,793.14/372,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,861.47

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