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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,211.42, 666,813.50 and 268,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,211.42, 666,813.50 and 268,365.32 is: 370,334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,211.42 : 666,813.50 = 268,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,211.42/666,813.50 = 268,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,211.42x = 666,813.50 × 268,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,211.42x = 178,949,618,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,949,618,307.82/483,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,334.00

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