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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,144.26, 666,716.82 and 268,298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,144.26, 666,716.82 and 268,298.06 is: 370,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,144.26 : 666,716.82 = 268,298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,144.26/666,716.82 = 268,298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,144.26x = 666,716.82 × 268,298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,144.26x = 178,878,829,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,878,829,375.37/483,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,238.96

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