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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,995.60, 556,250.40 and 146,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,995.60, 556,250.40 and 146,220.60 is: 219,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,995.60 : 556,250.40 = 146,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,995.60/556,250.40 = 146,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,995.60x = 556,250.40 × 146,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,995.60x = 81,335,267,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,335,267,238.24/370,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,235.13

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