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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,277.46, 555,301.26 and 133,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,277.46, 555,301.26 and 133,589.34 is: 200,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,277.46 : 555,301.26 = 133,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,277.46/555,301.26 = 133,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,277.46x = 555,301.26 × 133,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,277.46x = 74,182,328,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182,328,824.57/370,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,342.55

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