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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,123.58, 550,685.40 and 130,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,123.58, 550,685.40 and 130,475.60 is: 195,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,123.58 : 550,685.40 = 130,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,123.58/550,685.40 = 130,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,123.58x = 550,685.40 × 130,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,123.58x = 71,851,007,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,851,007,976.24/367,123.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,713.41

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