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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,376.48, 667,059.18 and 268,536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,376.48, 667,059.18 and 268,536.56 is: 370,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,376.48 : 667,059.18 = 268,536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,376.48/667,059.18 = 268,536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,376.48x = 667,059.18 × 268,536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,376.48x = 179,129,777,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,129,777,513.62/483,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,580.25

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