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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.80, 550,314.60 and 130,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.80, 550,314.60 and 130,313.20 is: 195,423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.80 : 550,314.60 = 130,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.80/550,314.60 = 130,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.80x = 550,314.60 × 130,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.80x = 71,713,256,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,713,256,532.72/366,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,423.78

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