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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,925.70, 556,388.55 and 291,209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,925.70, 556,388.55 and 291,209.55 is: 436,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,925.70 : 556,388.55 = 291,209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,925.70/556,388.55 = 291,209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,925.70x = 556,388.55 × 291,209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,925.70x = 162,025,659,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,025,659,270.65/370,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,814.33

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