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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,026.49, 555,261.16 and 159,664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,026.49, 555,261.16 and 159,664.43 is: 239,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,026.49 : 555,261.16 = 159,664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,026.49/555,261.16 = 159,664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,026.49x = 555,261.16 × 159,664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,026.49x = 88,655,454,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,655,454,110.66/370,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,592.18

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