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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,373.20, 667,161.72 and 268,587.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,373.20, 667,161.72 and 268,587.12 is: 370,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,373.20 : 667,161.72 = 268,587.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,373.20/667,161.72 = 268,587.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,373.20x = 667,161.72 × 268,587.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,373.20x = 179,191,044,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191,044,949.05/483,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,709.52

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