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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,125.76, 555,105.62 and 170,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,125.76, 555,105.62 and 170,254.20 is: 255,343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,125.76 : 555,105.62 = 170,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,125.76/555,105.62 = 170,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,125.76x = 555,105.62 × 170,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,125.76x = 94,509,063,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,509,063,248.60/370,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,343.11

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