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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,333.21, 666,999.50 and 268,493.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,333.21, 666,999.50 and 268,493.27 is: 370,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,333.21 : 666,999.50 = 268,493.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,333.21/666,999.50 = 268,493.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,333.21x = 666,999.50 × 268,493.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,333.21x = 179,084,872,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,084,872,165.90/483,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,520.52

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