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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,477.80, 555,716.70 and 133,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,477.80, 555,716.70 and 133,828.20 is: 200,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,477.80 : 555,716.70 = 133,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,477.80/555,716.70 = 133,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,477.80x = 555,716.70 × 133,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,477.80x = 74,370,565,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,370,565,670.94/370,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,742.30

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