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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.24, 550,415.52 and 130,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.24, 550,415.52 and 130,230.10 is: 195,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.24 : 550,415.52 = 130,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.24/550,415.52 = 130,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.24x = 550,415.52 × 130,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.24x = 71,680,668,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,680,668,211.15/366,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,364.55

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