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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,372.44, 667,035.43 and 268,526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,372.44, 667,035.43 and 268,526.01 is: 370,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,372.44 : 667,035.43 = 268,526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,372.44/667,035.43 = 268,526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,372.44x = 667,035.43 × 268,526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,372.44x = 179,116,361,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,116,361,875.22/483,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,555.60

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