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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,507.33, 557,254.99 and 146,869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,507.33, 557,254.99 and 146,869.85 is: 220,302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,507.33 : 557,254.99 = 146,869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,507.33/557,254.99 = 146,869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,507.33x = 557,254.99 × 146,869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,507.33x = 81,843,956,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,843,956,058.70/371,507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,302.40

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