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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,030.60, 555,305.10 and 237,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,030.60, 555,305.10 and 237,233.80 is: 356,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,030.60 : 555,305.10 = 237,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,030.60/555,305.10 = 237,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,030.60x = 555,305.10 × 237,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,030.60x = 131,737,139,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,737,139,032.38/370,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,016.88

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