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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,002.40, 549,985.20 and 226,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,002.40, 549,985.20 and 226,343.20 is: 339,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,002.40 : 549,985.20 = 226,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,002.40/549,985.20 = 226,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,002.40x = 549,985.20 × 226,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,002.40x = 124,485,410,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,485,410,120.64/367,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,195.08

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