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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,350.40, 549,974.40 and 226,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,350.40, 549,974.40 and 226,158.40 is: 338,590.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,350.40 : 549,974.40 = 226,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,350.40/549,974.40 = 226,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,350.40x = 549,974.40 × 226,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,350.40x = 124,381,330,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,381,330,344.96/367,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,590.43

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