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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,141.26, 666,712.68 and 268,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,141.26, 666,712.68 and 268,295.06 is: 370,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,141.26 : 666,712.68 = 268,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,141.26/666,712.68 = 268,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,141.26x = 666,712.68 × 268,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,141.26x = 178,875,718,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,875,718,483.36/483,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,234.82

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