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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,955.70, 550,433.55 and 130,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,955.70, 550,433.55 and 130,322.30 is: 195,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955.70 : 550,433.55 = 130,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955.70/550,433.55 = 130,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955.70x = 550,433.55 × 130,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955.70x = 71,733,766,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,733,766,233.17/366,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,483.45

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