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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,421.58, 550,966.14 and 130,770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,421.58, 550,966.14 and 130,770.54 is: 196,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,421.58 : 550,966.14 = 130,770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,421.58/550,966.14 = 130,770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,421.58x = 550,966.14 × 130,770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,421.58x = 72,050,139,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050,139,649.52/367,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,096.65

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