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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,619.28, 551,127.56 and 130,827.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,619.28, 551,127.56 and 130,827.12 is: 196,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,619.28 : 551,127.56 = 130,827.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,619.28/551,127.56 = 130,827.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,619.28x = 551,127.56 × 130,827.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,619.28x = 72,102,431,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,102,431,427.43/367,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,133.43

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