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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,278.96, 555,303.51 and 133,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,278.96, 555,303.51 and 133,590.84 is: 200,344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,278.96 : 555,303.51 = 133,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,278.96/555,303.51 = 133,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,278.96x = 555,303.51 × 133,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,278.96x = 74,183,462,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,183,462,355.85/370,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,344.80

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