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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,830.80, 550,246.20 and 226,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,830.80, 550,246.20 and 226,668.40 is: 340,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,830.80 : 550,246.20 = 226,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,830.80/550,246.20 = 226,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,830.80x = 550,246.20 × 226,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,830.80x = 124,723,425,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,723,425,760.08/366,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,002.60

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