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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,465.60, 554,920.80 and 204,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,465.60, 554,920.80 and 204,059.20 is: 305,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,465.60 : 554,920.80 = 204,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,465.60/554,920.80 = 204,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,465.60x = 554,920.80 × 204,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,465.60x = 113,236,694,511.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,236,694,511.36/370,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,660.48

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