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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,964.80, 550,447.20 and 226,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,964.80, 550,447.20 and 226,996.80 is: 340,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,964.80 : 550,447.20 = 226,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,964.80/550,447.20 = 226,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,964.80x = 550,447.20 × 226,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,964.80x = 124,949,752,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,949,752,968.96/366,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,495.20

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