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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,637.76, 555,950.16 and 90,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,637.76, 555,950.16 and 90,157.44 is: 135,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,637.76 : 555,950.16 = 90,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,637.76/555,950.16 = 90,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,637.76x = 555,950.16 × 90,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,637.76x = 50,123,043,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,123,043,193.19/370,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,234.58

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