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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,222.99, 666,862.98 and 289,566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,222.99, 666,862.98 and 289,566.87 is: 399,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,222.99 : 666,862.98 = 289,566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,222.99/666,862.98 = 289,566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,222.99x = 666,862.98 × 289,566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,222.99x = 193,101,425,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,101,425,837.47/483,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,611.42

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