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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,232.10, 555,348.15 and 341,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,232.10, 555,348.15 and 341,363.70 is: 512,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,232.10 : 555,348.15 = 341,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,232.10/555,348.15 = 341,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,232.10x = 555,348.15 × 341,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,232.10x = 189,575,699,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,575,699,272.16/370,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,045.55

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