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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,859.70, 550,289.55 and 130,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,859.70, 550,289.55 and 130,226.30 is: 195,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,859.70 : 550,289.55 = 130,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,859.70/550,289.55 = 130,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,859.70x = 550,289.55 × 130,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,859.70x = 71,662,172,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,662,172,025.17/366,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,339.45

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