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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,279.06, 666,906.64 and 268,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,279.06, 666,906.64 and 268,432.90 is: 370,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,279.06 : 666,906.64 = 268,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,279.06/666,906.64 = 268,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,279.06x = 666,906.64 × 268,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,279.06x = 179,019,683,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,019,683,404.46/483,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,427.15

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