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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,184.46, 550,832.28 and 130,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,184.46, 550,832.28 and 130,470.87 is: 195,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,184.46 : 550,832.28 = 130,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,184.46/550,832.28 = 130,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,184.46x = 550,832.28 × 130,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,184.46x = 71,867,566,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,867,566,795.68/367,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,726.06

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