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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,936.15, 556,404.23 and 366,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,936.15, 556,404.23 and 366,999.55 is: 550,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,936.15 : 556,404.23 = 366,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,936.15/556,404.23 = 366,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,936.15x = 556,404.23 × 366,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,936.15x = 204,200,100,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,200,100,193.10/370,936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,499.33

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