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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,977.46, 559,363.68 and 103,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,977.46, 559,363.68 and 103,041 is: 154,533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,977.46 : 559,363.68 = 103,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,977.46/559,363.68 = 103,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,977.46x = 559,363.68 × 103,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,977.46x = 57,637,392,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,637,392,950.88/372,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,533.18

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