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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,906.13, 559,359.20 and 123,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,906.13, 559,359.20 and 123,588.13 is: 185,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,906.13 : 559,359.20 = 123,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,906.13/559,359.20 = 123,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,906.13x = 559,359.20 × 123,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,906.13x = 69,130,157,526.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,130,157,526.30/372,906.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,382.20

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