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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,085.80, 550,499.10 and 130,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,085.80, 550,499.10 and 130,436.20 is: 195,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,085.80 : 550,499.10 = 130,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,085.80/550,499.10 = 130,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,085.80x = 550,499.10 × 130,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,085.80x = 71,805,010,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,805,010,707.42/367,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,608.25

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