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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.35, 550,892.93 and 226,948.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.35, 550,892.93 and 226,948.35 is: 340,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.35 : 550,892.93 = 226,948.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.35/550,892.93 = 226,948.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.35x = 550,892.93 × 226,948.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.35x = 125,024,240,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024,240,355.42/366,916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,743.17

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