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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,657.80, 558,936.30 and 148,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,657.80, 558,936.30 and 148,183.40 is: 222,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,657.80 : 558,936.30 = 148,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,657.80/558,936.30 = 148,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,657.80x = 558,936.30 × 148,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,657.80x = 82,825,081,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,825,081,317.42/372,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,255.06

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