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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,121.21, 550,681.83 and 130,473.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,121.21, 550,681.83 and 130,473.23 is: 195,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,121.21 : 550,681.83 = 130,473.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,121.21/550,681.83 = 130,473.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,121.21x = 550,681.83 × 130,473.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,121.21x = 71,849,234,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,849,234,309.00/367,121.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,709.85

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