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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,246.10, 555,628.35 and 160,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,246.10, 555,628.35 and 160,034.90 is: 240,164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,246.10 : 555,628.35 = 160,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,246.10/555,628.35 = 160,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,246.10x = 555,628.35 × 160,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,246.10x = 88,919,927,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,919,927,429.42/370,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,164.39

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