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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.90, 549,846.45 and 226,250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.90, 549,846.45 and 226,250.70 is: 339,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.90 : 549,846.45 = 226,250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.90/549,846.45 = 226,250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.90x = 549,846.45 × 226,250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.90x = 124,403,144,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,403,144,205.02/366,909.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,056.38

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