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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,336.21, 667,003.71 and 268,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,336.21, 667,003.71 and 268,496.28 is: 370,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,336.21 : 667,003.71 = 268,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,336.21/667,003.71 = 268,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,336.21x = 667,003.71 × 268,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,336.21x = 179,088,014,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,088,014,881.20/483,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,524.72

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