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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,867.70, 550,301.55 and 130,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,867.70, 550,301.55 and 130,234.30 is: 195,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,867.70 : 550,301.55 = 130,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,867.70/550,301.55 = 130,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,867.70x = 550,301.55 × 130,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,867.70x = 71,668,137,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,668,137,153.17/366,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,351.45

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