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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,849.14, 555,701.22 and 250,434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,849.14, 555,701.22 and 250,434.24 is: 375,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,849.14 : 555,701.22 = 250,434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,849.14/555,701.22 = 250,434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,849.14x = 555,701.22 × 250,434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,849.14x = 139,166,612,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,166,612,697.77/370,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,264.76

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