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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,347.28, 555,406.12 and 133,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,347.28, 555,406.12 and 133,659.20 is: 200,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,347.28 : 555,406.12 = 133,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,347.28/555,406.12 = 133,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,347.28x = 555,406.12 × 133,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,347.28x = 74,235,137,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,235,137,674.30/370,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,447.37

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