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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,026.47, 555,261.14 and 159,664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,026.47, 555,261.14 and 159,664.41 is: 239,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,026.47 : 555,261.14 = 159,664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,026.47/555,261.14 = 159,664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,026.47x = 555,261.14 × 159,664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,026.47x = 88,655,441,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,655,441,649.18/370,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,592.16

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