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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,009.40, 549,995.70 and 226,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,009.40, 549,995.70 and 226,350.20 is: 339,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,009.40 : 549,995.70 = 226,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,009.40/549,995.70 = 226,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,009.40x = 549,995.70 × 226,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,009.40x = 124,491,636,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,491,636,694.14/367,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,205.58

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