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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,961.60, 550,960.80 and 226,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,961.60, 550,960.80 and 226,993.60 is: 340,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961.60 : 550,960.80 = 226,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961.60/550,960.80 = 226,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961.60x = 550,960.80 × 226,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961.60x = 125,064,575,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,064,575,450.88/366,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,811.07

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