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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,226.72, 505,444.08 and 264,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,226.72, 505,444.08 and 264,581.04 is: 365,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,226.72 : 505,444.08 = 264,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,226.72/505,444.08 = 264,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,226.72x = 505,444.08 × 264,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,226.72x = 133,730,920,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,730,920,348.24/366,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,158.83

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