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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,744.47, 555,742.76 and 146,018.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,744.47, 555,742.76 and 146,018.07 is: 218,879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,744.47 : 555,742.76 = 146,018.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,744.47/555,742.76 = 146,018.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,744.47x = 555,742.76 × 146,018.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,744.47x = 81,148,484,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,148,484,501.58/370,744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,879.82

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