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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,270.97, 548,422.12 and 232,426.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,270.97, 548,422.12 and 232,426.57 is: 348,015.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,270.97 : 548,422.12 = 232,426.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,270.97/548,422.12 = 232,426.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,270.97x = 548,422.12 × 232,426.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,270.97x = 127,467,872,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,467,872,263.73/366,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,015.22

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