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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,008.30, 550,382.85 and 130,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,008.30, 550,382.85 and 130,358.70 is: 195,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,008.30 : 550,382.85 = 130,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,008.30/550,382.85 = 130,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,008.30x = 550,382.85 × 130,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,008.30x = 71,747,192,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,747,192,828.30/367,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,492.02

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