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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,958.02, 550,488.03 and 130,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,958.02, 550,488.03 and 130,244.40 is: 195,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958.02 : 550,488.03 = 130,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958.02/550,488.03 = 130,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958.02x = 550,488.03 × 130,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958.02x = 71,697,983,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,697,983,174.53/366,958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,384.70

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