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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,945.60, 555,177.60 and 237,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,945.60, 555,177.60 and 237,148.80 is: 355,889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,945.60 : 555,177.60 = 237,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,945.60/555,177.60 = 237,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,945.60x = 555,177.60 × 237,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,945.60x = 131,659,701,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,659,701,626.88/369,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,889.36

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