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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,860.33, 550,454.52 and 130,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,860.33, 550,454.52 and 130,372.73 is: 195,617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,860.33 : 550,454.52 = 130,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,860.33/550,454.52 = 130,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,860.33x = 550,454.52 × 130,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,860.33x = 71,764,255,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764,255,760.97/366,860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,617.38

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