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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,311.06, 555,467.40 and 133,820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,311.06, 555,467.40 and 133,820.76 is: 200,731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,311.06 : 555,467.40 = 133,820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,311.06/555,467.40 = 133,820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,311.06x = 555,467.40 × 133,820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,311.06x = 74,333,069,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,333,069,623.22/370,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,731.43

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