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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,963.60, 550,963.80 and 226,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,963.60, 550,963.80 and 226,995.60 is: 340,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,963.60 : 550,963.80 = 226,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,963.60/550,963.80 = 226,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,963.60x = 550,963.80 × 226,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,963.60x = 125,066,358,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,066,358,359.28/366,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,814.07

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