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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,971.20, 550,802.40 and 227,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,971.20, 550,802.40 and 227,003.20 is: 340,718.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,971.20 : 550,802.40 = 227,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,971.20/550,802.40 = 227,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,971.20x = 550,802.40 × 227,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,971.20x = 125,033,907,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,033,907,367.68/366,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,718.58

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