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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,314.92, 666,904.26 and 268,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,314.92, 666,904.26 and 268,456.84 is: 370,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,314.92 : 666,904.26 = 268,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,314.92/666,904.26 = 268,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,314.92x = 666,904.26 × 268,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,314.92x = 179,035,010,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,035,010,222.14/483,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,431.37

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