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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.10, 550,474.35 and 130,236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.10, 550,474.35 and 130,236.10 is: 195,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.10 : 550,474.35 = 130,236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.10/550,474.35 = 130,236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.10x = 550,474.35 × 130,236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.10x = 71,691,632,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,691,632,494.04/366,918.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,388.65

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