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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.46, 550,541.58 and 130,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.46, 550,541.58 and 130,315.30 is: 195,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.46 : 550,541.58 = 130,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.46/550,541.58 = 130,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.46x = 550,541.58 × 130,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.46x = 71,743,991,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,743,991,160.17/366,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,502.39

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