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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,023.80, 550,406.10 and 130,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,023.80, 550,406.10 and 130,374.20 is: 195,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,023.80 : 550,406.10 = 130,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,023.80/550,406.10 = 130,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,023.80x = 550,406.10 × 130,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,023.80x = 71,758,754,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,758,754,962.62/367,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,515.26

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