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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.02, 550,452.03 and 130,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.02, 550,452.03 and 130,220.40 is: 195,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.02 : 550,452.03 = 130,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.02/550,452.03 = 130,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.02x = 550,452.03 × 130,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.02x = 71,680,083,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,680,083,527.41/366,934.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,348.70

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