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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,354.96, 667,029.51 and 268,515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,354.96, 667,029.51 and 268,515.02 is: 370,550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,354.96 : 667,029.51 = 268,515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,354.96/667,029.51 = 268,515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,354.96x = 667,029.51 × 268,515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,354.96x = 179,107,438,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,107,438,883.09/483,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,550.53

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