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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,179.48, 555,270.66 and 89,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,179.48, 555,270.66 and 89,696.28 is: 134,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,179.48 : 555,270.66 = 89,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,179.48/555,270.66 = 89,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,179.48x = 555,270.66 × 89,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,179.48x = 49,805,712,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,805,712,595.14/370,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,544.77

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