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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,314.16, 667,060.89 and 279,336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,314.16, 667,060.89 and 279,336.93 is: 385,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,314.16 : 667,060.89 = 279,336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,314.16/667,060.89 = 279,336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,314.16x = 667,060.89 × 279,336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,314.16x = 186,334,741,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,334,741,135.67/483,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,535.45

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