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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,379.94, 667,063.97 and 268,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,379.94, 667,063.97 and 268,540.10 is: 370,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,379.94 : 667,063.97 = 268,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,379.94/667,063.97 = 268,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,379.94x = 667,063.97 × 268,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,379.94x = 179,133,425,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,133,425,210.20/483,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,585.15

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