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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,859.26, 550,326.60 and 126,972.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,859.26, 550,326.60 and 126,972.69 is: 190,472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,859.26 : 550,326.60 = 126,972.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,859.26/550,326.60 = 126,972.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,859.26x = 550,326.60 × 126,972.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,859.26x = 69,876,448,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,876,448,780.55/366,859.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,472.09

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