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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,812.55, 550,218.83 and 226,844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,812.55, 550,218.83 and 226,844.55 is: 340,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,812.55 : 550,218.83 = 226,844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,812.55/550,218.83 = 226,844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,812.55x = 550,218.83 × 226,844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,812.55x = 124,814,141,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,814,141,758.65/366,812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,266.83

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