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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,922.20, 556,383.30 and 237,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,922.20, 556,383.30 and 237,952.60 is: 356,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,922.20 : 556,383.30 = 237,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,922.20/556,383.30 = 237,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,922.20x = 556,383.30 × 237,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,922.20x = 132,392,852,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,392,852,831.58/370,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,928.90

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