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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,914.10, 550,889.55 and 226,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,914.10, 550,889.55 and 226,946.10 is: 340,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914.10 : 550,889.55 = 226,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914.10/550,889.55 = 226,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914.10x = 550,889.55 × 226,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914.10x = 125,022,234,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,022,234,903.26/366,914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,739.79

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