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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,921.10, 550,900.05 and 226,953.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,921.10, 550,900.05 and 226,953.10 is: 340,750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,921.10 : 550,900.05 = 226,953.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,921.10/550,900.05 = 226,953.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,921.10x = 550,900.05 × 226,953.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,921.10x = 125,028,474,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,028,474,137.66/366,921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,750.30

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