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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,980.96, 550,554.33 and 130,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,980.96, 550,554.33 and 130,323.80 is: 195,515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,980.96 : 550,554.33 = 130,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,980.96/550,554.33 = 130,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,980.96x = 550,554.33 × 130,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,980.96x = 71,750,332,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,750,332,392.05/366,980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,515.14

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