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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,003.40, 549,986.70 and 226,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,003.40, 549,986.70 and 226,344.20 is: 339,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,003.40 : 549,986.70 = 226,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,003.40/549,986.70 = 226,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,003.40x = 549,986.70 × 226,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,003.40x = 124,486,299,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,486,299,622.14/367,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,196.58

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