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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,894.13, 550,395.88 and 130,216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,894.13, 550,395.88 and 130,216.99 is: 195,344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,894.13 : 550,395.88 = 130,216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,894.13/550,395.88 = 130,216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,894.13x = 550,395.88 × 130,216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,894.13x = 71,670,896,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,670,896,177.99/366,894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,344.90

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