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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,125.22, 666,699.89 and 268,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,125.22, 666,699.89 and 268,259.76 is: 370,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,125.22 : 666,699.89 = 268,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,125.22/666,699.89 = 268,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,125.22x = 666,699.89 × 268,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,125.22x = 178,848,751,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,848,751,142.13/483,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,191.30

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