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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,991.91, 554,763.13 and 145,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,991.91, 554,763.13 and 145,082.90 is: 217,536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,991.91 : 554,763.13 = 145,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,991.91/554,763.13 = 145,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,991.91x = 554,763.13 × 145,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,991.91x = 80,486,642,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,486,642,988.06/369,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,536.22

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