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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 504.87 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 504.87 and 226.19 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 504.87 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/504.87 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 504.87 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 114,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,194.02/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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