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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,359.40, 549,987.90 and 226,167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,359.40, 549,987.90 and 226,167.40 is: 338,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,359.40 : 549,987.90 = 226,167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,359.40/549,987.90 = 226,167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,359.40x = 549,987.90 × 226,167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,359.40x = 124,389,333,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,389,333,374.46/367,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,603.92

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