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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,554.81, 558,837.46 and 106,315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,554.81, 558,837.46 and 106,315.35 is: 159,474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,554.81 : 558,837.46 = 106,315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,554.81/558,837.46 = 106,315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,554.81x = 558,837.46 × 106,315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,554.81x = 59,413,001,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,001,333.73/372,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,474.53

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