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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,870.60, 556,062.90 and 146,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,870.60, 556,062.90 and 146,095.60 is: 219,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,870.60 : 556,062.90 = 146,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,870.60/556,062.90 = 146,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,870.60x = 556,062.90 × 146,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,870.60x = 81,238,343,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,238,343,013.24/370,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,047.68

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