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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,008.80, 550,383.60 and 130,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,008.80, 550,383.60 and 130,359.20 is: 195,492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,008.80 : 550,383.60 = 130,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,008.80/550,383.60 = 130,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,008.80x = 550,383.60 × 130,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,008.80x = 71,747,565,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,747,565,789.12/367,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,492.77

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