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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,102.61, 555,116.55 and 250,924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,102.61, 555,116.55 and 250,924.77 is: 376,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,102.61 : 555,116.55 = 250,924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,102.61/555,116.55 = 250,924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,102.61x = 555,116.55 × 250,924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,102.61x = 139,292,492,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,292,492,631.94/370,102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,361.83

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