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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,943.30, 550,285.35 and 130,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,943.30, 550,285.35 and 130,293.70 is: 195,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,943.30 : 550,285.35 = 130,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,943.30/550,285.35 = 130,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,943.30x = 550,285.35 × 130,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,943.30x = 71,698,714,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,698,714,307.30/366,943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,394.53

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