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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,948.60, 555,182.10 and 237,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,948.60, 555,182.10 and 237,151.80 is: 355,893.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,948.60 : 555,182.10 = 237,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,948.60/555,182.10 = 237,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,948.60x = 555,182.10 × 237,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,948.60x = 131,662,434,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,662,434,342.78/369,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,893.86

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