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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,588.46, 558,869.83 and 106,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,588.46, 558,869.83 and 106,348.95 is: 159,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,588.46 : 558,869.83 = 106,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,588.46/558,869.83 = 106,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,588.46x = 558,869.83 × 106,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,588.46x = 59,435,219,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435,219,341.31/372,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,519.75

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