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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,377.68, 554,031.96 and 158,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,377.68, 554,031.96 and 158,976.40 is: 238,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,377.68 : 554,031.96 = 158,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,377.68/554,031.96 = 158,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,377.68x = 554,031.96 × 158,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,377.68x = 88,078,006,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,078,006,485.74/369,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,449.73

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