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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.30, 550,343.85 and 130,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.30, 550,343.85 and 130,332.70 is: 195,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.30 : 550,343.85 = 130,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.30/550,343.85 = 130,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.30x = 550,343.85 × 130,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.30x = 71,727,799,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,727,799,898.90/366,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,453.02

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