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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.10, 550,949.55 and 226,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.10, 550,949.55 and 226,986.10 is: 340,799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.10 : 550,949.55 = 226,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.10/550,949.55 = 226,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.10x = 550,949.55 × 226,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.10x = 125,057,889,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,057,889,651.26/366,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,799.82

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