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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,345.01, 554,568.66 and 256,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,345.01, 554,568.66 and 256,334.90 is: 383,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,345.01 : 554,568.66 = 256,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,345.01/554,568.66 = 256,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,345.01x = 554,568.66 × 256,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,345.01x = 142,155,299,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,155,299,231.39/370,345.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,845.60

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