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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.60, 550,962.30 and 226,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.60, 550,962.30 and 226,994.60 is: 340,812.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.60 : 550,962.30 = 226,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.60/550,962.30 = 226,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.60x = 550,962.30 × 226,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.60x = 125,065,466,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,065,466,903.58/366,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,812.57

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