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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,228.20, 550,842.30 and 199,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,228.20, 550,842.30 and 199,266.60 is: 298,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,228.20 : 550,842.30 = 199,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,228.20/550,842.30 = 199,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,228.20x = 550,842.30 × 199,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,228.20x = 109,764,472,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,764,472,257.18/367,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,899.90

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