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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,895.60, 550,861.80 and 226,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,895.60, 550,861.80 and 226,927.60 is: 340,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,895.60 : 550,861.80 = 226,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,895.60/550,861.80 = 226,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,895.60x = 550,861.80 × 226,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,895.60x = 125,005,746,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,005,746,205.68/366,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,712.03

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