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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,464.24, 555,105.87 and 237,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,464.24, 555,105.87 and 237,234.90 is: 355,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,464.24 : 555,105.87 = 237,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,464.24/555,105.87 = 237,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,464.24x = 555,105.87 × 237,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,464.24x = 131,690,485,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,690,485,558.86/370,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,474.22

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