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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,984.30, 550,476.45 and 227,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,984.30, 550,476.45 and 227,016.30 is: 340,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,984.30 : 550,476.45 = 227,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,984.30/550,476.45 = 227,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,984.30x = 550,476.45 × 227,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,984.30x = 124,967,126,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,967,126,916.14/366,984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,524.45

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