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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,330.40, 556,995.60 and 245,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,330.40, 556,995.60 and 245,359.20 is: 368,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,330.40 : 556,995.60 = 245,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,330.40/556,995.60 = 245,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,330.40x = 556,995.60 × 245,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,330.40x = 136,663,994,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,663,994,819.52/371,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,038.80

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