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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,267.58, 555,286.48 and 133,579.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,267.58, 555,286.48 and 133,579.37 is: 200,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,267.58 : 555,286.48 = 133,579.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,267.58/555,286.48 = 133,579.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,267.58x = 555,286.48 × 133,579.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,267.58x = 74,174,818,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,174,818,167.92/370,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,327.61

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