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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,967.60, 550,969.80 and 226,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,967.60, 550,969.80 and 226,999.60 is: 340,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,967.60 : 550,969.80 = 226,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,967.60/550,969.80 = 226,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,967.60x = 550,969.80 × 226,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,967.60x = 125,069,924,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,069,924,212.08/366,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,820.07

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