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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,894.76, 550,396.82 and 130,217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,894.76, 550,396.82 and 130,217.62 is: 195,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,894.76 : 550,396.82 = 130,217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,894.76/550,396.82 = 130,217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,894.76x = 550,396.82 × 130,217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,894.76x = 71,671,363,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,671,363,955.97/366,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,345.84

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