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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,006.40, 549,991.20 and 226,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,006.40, 549,991.20 and 226,347.20 is: 339,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,006.40 : 549,991.20 = 226,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,006.40/549,991.20 = 226,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,006.40x = 549,991.20 × 226,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,006.40x = 124,488,968,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,488,968,144.64/367,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,201.08

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