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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,930.10, 550,913.55 and 226,962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,930.10, 550,913.55 and 226,962.10 is: 340,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,930.10 : 550,913.55 = 226,962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,930.10/550,913.55 = 226,962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,930.10x = 550,913.55 × 226,962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,930.10x = 125,036,496,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,036,496,226.46/366,930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,763.80

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