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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,511.80, 549,767.70 and 226,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,511.80, 549,767.70 and 226,543.80 is: 339,815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,511.80 : 549,767.70 = 226,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,511.80/549,767.70 = 226,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,511.80x = 549,767.70 × 226,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,511.80x = 124,546,463,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,546,463,875.26/366,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,815.70

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