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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,889.23, 550,388.51 and 130,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,889.23, 550,388.51 and 130,212.09 is: 195,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,889.23 : 550,388.51 = 130,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,889.23/550,388.51 = 130,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,889.23x = 550,388.51 × 130,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,889.23x = 71,667,238,199.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,667,238,199.09/366,889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,337.54

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