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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,258.72, 554,968.08 and 170,165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,258.72, 554,968.08 and 170,165.54 is: 255,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,258.72 : 554,968.08 = 170,165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,258.72/554,968.08 = 170,165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,258.72x = 554,968.08 × 170,165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,258.72x = 94,436,444,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436,444,403.38/370,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,055.29

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