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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,617.28, 505,886.88 and 223,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,617.28, 505,886.88 and 223,325.28 is: 308,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,617.28 : 505,886.88 = 223,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,617.28/505,886.88 = 223,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,617.28x = 505,886.88 × 223,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,617.28x = 112,977,329,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,977,329,124.33/366,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,161.50

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