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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,629.61, 555,989.40 and 104,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,629.61, 555,989.40 and 104,390.12 is: 156,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,629.61 : 555,989.40 = 104,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,629.61/555,989.40 = 104,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,629.61x = 555,989.40 × 104,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,629.61x = 58,039,800,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039,800,184.73/370,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,597.85

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