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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,976.68, 556,089.18 and 146,249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,976.68, 556,089.18 and 146,249.47 is: 219,226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,976.68 : 556,089.18 = 146,249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,976.68/556,089.18 = 146,249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,976.68x = 556,089.18 × 146,249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,976.68x = 81,327,747,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,327,747,847.73/370,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,226.04

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