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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,265.41, 666,906.28 and 268,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,265.41, 666,906.28 and 268,425.46 is: 370,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,265.41 : 666,906.28 = 268,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,265.41/666,906.28 = 268,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,265.41x = 666,906.28 × 268,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,265.41x = 179,014,625,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,014,625,148.46/483,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,427.15

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