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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,905.55, 550,358.33 and 226,937.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,905.55, 550,358.33 and 226,937.55 is: 340,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,905.55 : 550,358.33 = 226,937.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,905.55/550,358.33 = 226,937.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,905.55x = 550,358.33 × 226,937.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,905.55x = 124,896,969,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,896,969,897.60/366,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,406.33

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