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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,935.30, 550,402.95 and 226,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,935.30, 550,402.95 and 226,967.30 is: 340,450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,935.30 : 550,402.95 = 226,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,935.30/550,402.95 = 226,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,935.30x = 550,402.95 × 226,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,935.30x = 124,923,471,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,923,471,473.54/366,935.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,450.95

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