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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,298.41, 666,933.24 and 268,452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,298.41, 666,933.24 and 268,452.21 is: 370,453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,298.41 : 666,933.24 = 268,452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,298.41/666,933.24 = 268,452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,298.41x = 666,933.24 × 268,452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,298.41x = 179,039,702,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,039,702,200.46/483,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,453.74

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