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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,956.60, 550,953.30 and 226,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,956.60, 550,953.30 and 226,988.60 is: 340,803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,956.60 : 550,953.30 = 226,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,956.60/550,953.30 = 226,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,956.60x = 550,953.30 × 226,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,956.60x = 125,060,118,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,060,118,232.38/366,956.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,803.57

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