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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,033.30, 550,549.95 and 130,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,033.30, 550,549.95 and 130,399.90 is: 195,599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,033.30 : 550,549.95 = 130,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,033.30/550,549.95 = 130,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,033.30x = 550,549.95 × 130,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,033.30x = 71,791,658,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,791,658,425.01/367,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,599.85

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