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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,042.16, 666,567.33 and 268,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,042.16, 666,567.33 and 268,182.16 is: 370,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,042.16 : 666,567.33 = 268,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,042.16/666,567.33 = 268,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,042.16x = 666,567.33 × 268,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,042.16x = 178,761,466,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,761,466,344.83/483,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,074.25

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