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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,041.67, 666,598.98 and 268,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,041.67, 666,598.98 and 268,182.28 is: 370,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,041.67 : 666,598.98 = 268,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,041.67/666,598.98 = 268,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,041.67x = 666,598.98 × 268,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,041.67x = 178,770,034,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,770,034,302.07/483,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,092.37

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