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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,931.60, 550,915.80 and 226,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,931.60, 550,915.80 and 226,963.60 is: 340,766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,931.60 : 550,915.80 = 226,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,931.60/550,915.80 = 226,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,931.60x = 550,915.80 × 226,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,931.60x = 125,037,833,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,037,833,264.88/366,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,766.05

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