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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,180.92, 666,820.52 and 268,320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,180.92, 666,820.52 and 268,320.98 is: 370,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,180.92 : 666,820.52 = 268,320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,180.92/666,820.52 = 268,320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,180.92x = 666,820.52 × 268,320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,180.92x = 178,921,930,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,921,930,734.80/483,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,300.08

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