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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,960.99, 550,492.52 and 130,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,960.99, 550,492.52 and 130,247.40 is: 195,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,960.99 : 550,492.52 = 130,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,960.99/550,492.52 = 130,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,960.99x = 550,492.52 × 130,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,960.99x = 71,700,219,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,700,219,449.45/366,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,389.21

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