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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,265.63, 555,400.26 and 89,782.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,265.63, 555,400.26 and 89,782.88 is: 134,674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,265.63 : 555,400.26 = 89,782.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,265.63/555,400.26 = 89,782.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,265.63x = 555,400.26 × 89,782.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,265.63x = 49,865,432,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,865,432,118.55/370,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,674.75

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