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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,948.55, 550,422.83 and 130,315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,948.55, 550,422.83 and 130,315.15 is: 195,472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,948.55 : 550,422.83 = 130,315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,948.55/550,422.83 = 130,315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,948.55x = 550,422.83 × 130,315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,948.55x = 71,728,433,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,728,433,654.87/366,948.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,472.73

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