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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,257.67, 555,405.53 and 104,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,257.67, 555,405.53 and 104,038.94 is: 156,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,257.67 : 555,405.53 = 104,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,257.67/555,405.53 = 104,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,257.67x = 555,405.53 × 104,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,257.67x = 57,783,802,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783,802,611.34/370,257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,063.76

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