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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,812.70, 550,219.05 and 130,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,812.70, 550,219.05 and 130,179.30 is: 195,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,812.70 : 550,219.05 = 130,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,812.70/550,219.05 = 130,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,812.70x = 550,219.05 × 130,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,812.70x = 71,627,130,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,627,130,775.67/366,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,268.95

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