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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,030.16, 550,599.96 and 130,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,030.16, 550,599.96 and 130,352.96 is: 195,548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,030.16 : 550,599.96 = 130,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,030.16/550,599.96 = 130,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,030.16x = 550,599.96 × 130,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,030.16x = 71,772,334,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,772,334,561.88/367,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,548.87

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