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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,080.36, 666,638.21 and 268,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,080.36, 666,638.21 and 268,214.90 is: 370,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,080.36 : 666,638.21 = 268,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,080.36/666,638.21 = 268,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,080.36x = 666,638.21 × 268,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,080.36x = 178,802,300,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,802,300,831.33/483,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,129.52

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