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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,895.01, 550,397.20 and 130,217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,895.01, 550,397.20 and 130,217.87 is: 195,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,895.01 : 550,397.20 = 130,217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,895.01/550,397.20 = 130,217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,895.01x = 550,397.20 × 130,217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,895.01x = 71,671,550,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,671,550,386.87/366,895.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,346.21

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