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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,010.10, 555,015.15 and 314,897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,010.10, 555,015.15 and 314,897.70 is: 472,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,010.10 : 555,015.15 = 314,897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,010.10/555,015.15 = 314,897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,010.10x = 555,015.15 × 314,897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,010.10x = 174,772,994,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,772,994,200.16/370,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,346.55

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