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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,960.20, 550,785.90 and 226,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,960.20, 550,785.90 and 226,992.20 is: 340,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,960.20 : 550,785.90 = 226,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,960.20/550,785.90 = 226,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,960.20x = 550,785.90 × 226,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,960.20x = 125,024,103,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,024,103,169.98/366,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,702.08

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