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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,895.51, 550,397.95 and 130,218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,895.51, 550,397.95 and 130,218.37 is: 195,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,895.51 : 550,397.95 = 130,218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,895.51/550,397.95 = 130,218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,895.51x = 550,397.95 × 130,218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,895.51x = 71,671,923,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,671,923,900.34/366,895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,346.96

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