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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,507.23, 555,629.22 and 160,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,507.23, 555,629.22 and 160,030.35 is: 239,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,507.23 : 555,629.22 = 160,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,507.23/555,629.22 = 160,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,507.23x = 555,629.22 × 160,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,507.23x = 88,917,538,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,917,538,546.83/370,507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,988.67

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