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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,996.60, 559,494.90 and 163,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,996.60, 559,494.90 and 163,044.60 is: 244,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,996.60 : 559,494.90 = 163,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,996.60/559,494.90 = 163,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,996.60x = 559,494.90 × 163,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,996.60x = 91,222,622,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,222,622,172.54/372,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,566.90

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