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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,700.70, 559,055.92 and 106,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,700.70, 559,055.92 and 106,469.90 is: 159,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,700.70 : 559,055.92 = 106,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,700.70/559,055.92 = 106,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,700.70x = 559,055.92 × 106,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,700.70x = 59,522,627,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522,627,896.81/372,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,706.24

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