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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,259.09, 554,968.64 and 170,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,259.09, 554,968.64 and 170,165.92 is: 255,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,259.09 : 554,968.64 = 170,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,259.09/554,968.64 = 170,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,259.09x = 554,968.64 × 170,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,259.09x = 94,436,748,234.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,436,748,234.74/370,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,055.85

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