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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,926.80, 550,390.20 and 226,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,926.80, 550,390.20 and 226,958.80 is: 340,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,926.80 : 550,390.20 = 226,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,926.80/550,390.20 = 226,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,926.80x = 550,390.20 × 226,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,926.80x = 124,915,899,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,915,899,323.76/366,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,438.20

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