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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,891.22, 550,391.52 and 130,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,891.22, 550,391.52 and 130,214.08 is: 195,340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,891.22 : 550,391.52 = 130,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,891.22/550,391.52 = 130,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,891.22x = 550,391.52 × 130,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,891.22x = 71,668,725,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,668,725,416.60/366,891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,340.53

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