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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,169.28, 666,863.52 and 267,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,169.28, 666,863.52 and 267,579.84 is: 400,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,169.28 : 666,863.52 = 267,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,169.28/666,863.52 = 267,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,169.28x = 666,863.52 × 267,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,169.28x = 178,439,233,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,439,233,983.44/445,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,834.56

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