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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,946.52, 550,470.78 and 130,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,946.52, 550,470.78 and 130,232.90 is: 195,367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,946.52 : 550,470.78 = 130,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,946.52/550,470.78 = 130,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,946.52x = 550,470.78 × 130,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,946.52x = 71,689,406,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,689,406,044.66/366,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,367.45

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