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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,120.64, 555,097.91 and 170,249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,120.64, 555,097.91 and 170,249.09 is: 255,335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,120.64 : 555,097.91 = 170,249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,120.64/555,097.91 = 170,249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,120.64x = 555,097.91 × 170,249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,120.64x = 94,504,910,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,504,910,411.67/370,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,335.43

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