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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,758.88, 559,155.60 and 106,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,758.88, 559,155.60 and 106,557.24 is: 159,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,758.88 : 559,155.60 = 106,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,758.88/559,155.60 = 106,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,758.88x = 559,155.60 × 106,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,758.88x = 59,582,077,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,582,077,466.54/372,758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,840.80

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