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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,811.69, 666,291.08 and 267,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,811.69, 666,291.08 and 267,965.59 is: 369,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,811.69 : 666,291.08 = 267,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,811.69/666,291.08 = 267,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,811.69x = 666,291.08 × 267,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,811.69x = 178,543,083,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,543,083,360.88/482,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,798.59

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