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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,187.20, 666,829.16 and 268,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,187.20, 666,829.16 and 268,327.20 is: 370,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,187.20 : 666,829.16 = 268,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,187.20/666,829.16 = 268,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,187.20x = 666,829.16 × 268,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,187.20x = 178,928,401,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,928,401,381.15/483,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,308.65

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