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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,965.60, 550,966.80 and 226,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,965.60, 550,966.80 and 226,997.60 is: 340,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,965.60 : 550,966.80 = 226,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,965.60/550,966.80 = 226,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,965.60x = 550,966.80 × 226,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,965.60x = 125,068,141,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,068,141,279.68/366,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,817.07

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