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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,339.66, 667,009.08 and 265,562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,339.66, 667,009.08 and 265,562.37 is: 366,476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,339.66 : 667,009.08 = 265,562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,339.66/667,009.08 = 265,562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,339.66x = 667,009.08 × 265,562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,339.66x = 177,132,513,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,132,513,972.28/483,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,476.27

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