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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,950.23, 559,322.94 and 103,013.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,950.23, 559,322.94 and 103,013.82 is: 154,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,950.23 : 559,322.94 = 103,013.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,950.23/559,322.94 = 103,013.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,950.23x = 559,322.94 × 103,013.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,950.23x = 57,617,992,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,992,663.03/372,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,492.44

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