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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,041.80, 550,433.10 and 130,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,041.80, 550,433.10 and 130,392.20 is: 195,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,041.80 : 550,433.10 = 130,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,041.80/550,433.10 = 130,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,041.80x = 550,433.10 × 130,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,041.80x = 71,772,182,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,772,182,861.82/367,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,542.26

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