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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,928.10, 550,910.55 and 226,960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,928.10, 550,910.55 and 226,960.10 is: 340,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,928.10 : 550,910.55 = 226,960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,928.10/550,910.55 = 226,960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,928.10x = 550,910.55 × 226,960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,928.10x = 125,034,713,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,034,713,519.06/366,928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,760.80

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