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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,617.40, 555,936.90 and 133,918.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,617.40, 555,936.90 and 133,918.12 is: 200,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,617.40 : 555,936.90 = 133,918.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,617.40/555,936.90 = 133,918.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,617.40x = 555,936.90 × 133,918.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,617.40x = 74,450,024,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,450,024,486.63/370,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,881.08

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