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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,945.60, 550,936.80 and 226,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,945.60, 550,936.80 and 226,977.60 is: 340,787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,945.60 : 550,936.80 = 226,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,945.60/550,936.80 = 226,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,945.60x = 550,936.80 × 226,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,945.60x = 125,050,312,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,050,312,615.68/366,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,787.06

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