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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,656.39, 559,006.04 and 106,396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,656.39, 559,006.04 and 106,396.43 is: 159,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,656.39 : 559,006.04 = 106,396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,656.39/559,006.04 = 106,396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,656.39x = 559,006.04 × 106,396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,656.39x = 59,476,244,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476,244,475.40/372,656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,600.77

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