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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,250.16, 555,260.42 and 133,562.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,250.16, 555,260.42 and 133,562.10 is: 200,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,250.16 : 555,260.42 = 133,562.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,250.16/555,260.42 = 133,562.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,250.16x = 555,260.42 × 133,562.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,250.16x = 74,161,747,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161,747,742.08/370,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,301.73

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