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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,209.42, 666,810.74 and 268,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,209.42, 666,810.74 and 268,363.32 is: 370,331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,209.42 : 666,810.74 = 268,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,209.42/666,810.74 = 268,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,209.42x = 666,810.74 × 268,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,209.42x = 178,947,543,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,947,543,998.06/483,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,331.24

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