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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,291.31, 555,104.35 and 133,578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,291.31, 555,104.35 and 133,578.64 is: 200,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,291.31 : 555,104.35 = 133,578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,291.31/555,104.35 = 133,578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,291.31x = 555,104.35 × 133,578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,291.31x = 74,150,084,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,150,084,131.08/370,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,247.97

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