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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.02, 550,474.53 and 130,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.02, 550,474.53 and 130,235.40 is: 195,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.02 : 550,474.53 = 130,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.02/550,474.53 = 130,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.02x = 550,474.53 × 130,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.02x = 71,691,270,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,691,270,604.36/366,949.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,371.20

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