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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,898.80, 550,348.20 and 130,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,898.80, 550,348.20 and 130,265.40 is: 195,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,898.80 : 550,348.20 = 130,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,898.80/550,348.20 = 130,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,898.80x = 550,348.20 × 130,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,898.80x = 71,691,328,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,691,328,412.28/366,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,398.10

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