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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,038.91, 666,567.68 and 268,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,038.91, 666,567.68 and 268,165.13 is: 370,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,038.91 : 666,567.68 = 268,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,038.91/666,567.68 = 268,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,038.91x = 666,567.68 × 268,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,038.91x = 178,750,209,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,750,209,981.54/483,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,053.44

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