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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,271.43, 555,292.29 and 133,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,271.43, 555,292.29 and 133,583.34 is: 200,333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,271.43 : 555,292.29 = 133,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,271.43/555,292.29 = 133,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,271.43x = 555,292.29 × 133,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,271.43x = 74,177,798,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,177,798,774.45/370,271.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,333.57

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