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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,725.97, 559,178.33 and 120,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,725.97, 559,178.33 and 120,030.27 is: 180,074.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,725.97 : 559,178.33 = 120,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,725.97/559,178.33 = 120,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,725.97x = 559,178.33 × 120,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,725.97x = 67,118,325,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,118,325,928.05/372,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,074.19

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