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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,314.40, 550,971.60 and 130,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,314.40, 550,971.60 and 130,664.80 is: 195,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,314.40 : 550,971.60 = 130,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,314.40/550,971.60 = 130,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,314.40x = 550,971.60 × 130,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,314.40x = 71,992,593,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,992,593,919.68/367,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,997.20

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