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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,676.14, 666,093.08 and 267,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,676.14, 666,093.08 and 267,817.74 is: 369,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,676.14 : 666,093.08 = 267,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,676.14/666,093.08 = 267,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,676.14x = 666,093.08 × 267,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,676.14x = 178,391,543,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,391,543,315.24/482,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,588.48

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