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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,869.40, 549,785.70 and 226,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,869.40, 549,785.70 and 226,210.20 is: 338,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,869.40 : 549,785.70 = 226,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,869.40/549,785.70 = 226,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,869.40x = 549,785.70 × 226,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,869.40x = 124,367,133,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,367,133,154.14/366,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,995.66

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