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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,107.76, 555,078.56 and 170,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,107.76, 555,078.56 and 170,236.16 is: 255,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,107.76 : 555,078.56 = 170,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,107.76/555,078.56 = 170,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,107.76x = 555,078.56 × 170,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,107.76x = 94,494,442,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,494,442,552.73/370,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,316.03

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