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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,964.20, 550,791.90 and 226,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,964.20, 550,791.90 and 226,996.20 is: 340,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,964.20 : 550,791.90 = 226,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,964.20/550,791.90 = 226,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,964.20x = 550,791.90 × 226,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,964.20x = 125,027,668,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,027,668,290.78/366,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,708.08

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