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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,217.62, 666,822.03 and 268,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,217.62, 666,822.03 and 268,371.52 is: 370,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,217.62 : 666,822.03 = 268,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,217.62/666,822.03 = 268,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,217.62x = 666,822.03 × 268,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,217.62x = 178,956,041,760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,956,041,760.59/483,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,342.54

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