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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,963.30, 550,444.95 and 226,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,963.30, 550,444.95 and 226,995.30 is: 340,492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,963.30 : 550,444.95 = 226,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,963.30/550,444.95 = 226,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,963.30x = 550,444.95 × 226,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,963.30x = 124,948,416,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,948,416,558.74/366,963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,492.95

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