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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,380.94, 667,065.35 and 268,541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,380.94, 667,065.35 and 268,541.10 is: 370,586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,380.94 : 667,065.35 = 268,541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,380.94/667,065.35 = 268,541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,380.94x = 667,065.35 × 268,541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,380.94x = 179,134,462,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,134,462,860.89/483,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,586.53

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