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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,077.84, 559,696.72 and 120,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,077.84, 559,696.72 and 120,372.72 is: 180,584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,077.84 : 559,696.72 = 120,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,077.84/559,696.72 = 120,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,077.84x = 559,696.72 × 120,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,077.84x = 67,372,216,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372,216,561.48/373,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,584.88

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