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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 130,314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.55, 550,421.33 and 130,314.15 is: 195,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.55 : 550,421.33 = 130,314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.55/550,421.33 = 130,314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.55x = 550,421.33 × 130,314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.55x = 71,727,687,109.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,727,687,109.25/366,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,471.23

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