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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,349.28, 667,008.24 and 268,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,349.28, 667,008.24 and 268,484 is: 370,500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,349.28 : 667,008.24 = 268,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,349.28/667,008.24 = 268,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,349.28x = 667,008.24 × 268,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,349.28x = 179,081,040,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,081,040,308.16/483,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,500.27

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