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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,929.52, 550,445.28 and 130,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,929.52, 550,445.28 and 130,215.96 is: 195,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,929.52 : 550,445.28 = 130,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,929.52/550,445.28 = 130,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,929.52x = 550,445.28 × 130,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,929.52x = 71,676,760,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,676,760,562.67/366,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,342.04

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