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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,363.96, 667,041.93 and 268,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,363.96, 667,041.93 and 268,524.06 is: 370,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,363.96 : 667,041.93 = 268,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,363.96/667,041.93 = 268,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,363.96x = 667,041.93 × 268,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,363.96x = 179,116,807,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,116,807,233.84/483,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,563.02

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