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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,927.10, 550,909.05 and 226,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,927.10, 550,909.05 and 226,959.10 is: 340,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927.10 : 550,909.05 = 226,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927.10/550,909.05 = 226,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927.10x = 550,909.05 × 226,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927.10x = 125,033,822,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,033,822,169.86/366,927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,759.30

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