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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,973.20, 550,805.40 and 227,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,973.20, 550,805.40 and 227,005.20 is: 340,721.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973.20 : 550,805.40 = 227,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973.20/550,805.40 = 227,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973.20x = 550,805.40 × 227,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973.20x = 125,035,689,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,035,689,988.08/366,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,721.58

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