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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,932.52, 550,449.78 and 130,218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,932.52, 550,449.78 and 130,218.96 is: 195,346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,932.52 : 550,449.78 = 130,218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,932.52/550,449.78 = 130,218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,932.52x = 550,449.78 × 130,218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,932.52x = 71,678,997,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,678,997,883.83/366,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,346.54

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