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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,167.40, 831,438.90 and 376,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,167.40, 831,438.90 and 376,708.20 is: 564,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,167.40 : 831,438.90 = 376,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,167.40/831,438.90 = 376,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,167.40x = 831,438.90 × 376,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,167.40x = 313,209,851,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,209,851,428.98/555,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,171.91

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