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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,822.14, 555,660.71 and 250,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,822.14, 555,660.71 and 250,407.20 is: 375,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,822.14 : 555,660.71 = 250,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,822.14/555,660.71 = 250,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,822.14x = 555,660.71 × 250,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,822.14x = 139,141,443,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,141,443,617.26/370,822.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,224.21

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