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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,111.60, 555,426.60 and 237,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,111.60, 555,426.60 and 237,314.80 is: 356,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,111.60 : 555,426.60 = 237,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,111.60/555,426.60 = 237,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,111.60x = 555,426.60 × 237,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,111.60x = 131,810,952,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,810,952,493.68/370,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,138.40

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